Trainer Richie Scherer Dies at Age 53
Trainer Richie Scherer, who enjoyed success at tracks throughout the Midwest and in his native Louisiana, died May 20 at age 53.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| January 21 | LeComte S. (G3) | $200,000g | 3yos | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 21 | Colonel E. R. Bradley H. (G3T) | $125,000g | 4&up | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| January 21 | Silverbulletday S. | $150,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 21 | Marie G. Krantz Memorial S. | $75,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| January 21 | Duncan F. Kenner S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 21 | Louisiana S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| January 28 | Big Easy Overnight S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 5.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| February 4 | Keith Gee Memorial Overnight S. | $50,000g | 3yos | 8f T | Results & Video |
| February 11 | Joseph E. Spanky Broussard Memorial Overnight S. | $50,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8f T | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Risen Star S. (G2) | $400,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Rachel Alexandra S. (G2) | $200,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Fair Grounds H. (G3T) | $125,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Mineshaft H. (G3) | $125,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Daisy Devine S. | $75,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Colonel Power Overnight S. | $50,000g | 4&up | 5.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 28 | Mardi Gras S. | $75,000g | 4&up, f/m | 5.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| March 4 | Dixie Poker Ace S. R | $60,000g | 4&up | 8f T | Results & Video |
| March 11 | Red Camelia S. R | $60,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8f T | Results & Video |
| March 11 | Allen Black Cat LaCombe Memorial Overnight S. | $50,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| April 1 | Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) | $1,000,000g | 3yos | 9f | Results & Video |
| April 1 | Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) | $400,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| April 1 | New Orleans H. (G2) | $400,000g | 4&up | 9f | Results & Video |
| April 1 | Muniz Memorial H. (G2T) | $300,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| April 1 | Crescent City Oaks R | $75,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| April 1 | Crescent City Derby R | $75,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| April 1 | Costa Rising S. R | $60,000g | 4&up | 5.5f T | Results & Video |
| April 1 | New Orleans Ladies Overnight S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| April 2 | Star Guitar S. R | $60,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
Churchill Considers Historic Gaming Machines
As Churchill Downs Inc. prepares for its biggest week of the year, the company also said it is considering adding historic gaming machines at the Louisville track or its Trackside Training Center.
Southwest Regional: Raising Cane
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Girvin Reigns in Louisiana Derby
Girvin booked his trip to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum Brands (G1) with a 1 1/4-length victory over Patch in the $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) April 1 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Farrell Strolls in Fair Grounds Oaks
Coffee Pot Stable's homebred Farrell, by Malibu Moon, drew clear in the lane of the Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) to win by 31/4 lengths.
Enterprising Digs in to Win Muniz
Maxis Stable's Enterprising once again found himself in the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots winner's circle with a determined win April 1 in the $300,000 Muniz Memorial Handicap (G2T).
Honorable Duty Runs Them Down in New Orleans Handicap
DARRS Inc's Honorable Duty recorded his third consecutive stakes win in as many starts since being gelded last year, running down Breaking Lucky by a neck to capture the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots April 1.
Shaun Bridgmohan Notches Win No. 3,000
Jockey Shaun Bridgmohan earned his 3,000th victory April 1, when he guided Allied Racing Stable's Brad Cox-trained Inveniam Viam to a 3 1/4-length victory in the day's first race at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Weekend Stakes Rundown: One Step Closer to the Derby
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Pletcher Ships Lightly Raced Duo for Louisiana Derby
Trainer Todd Pletcher has proven three times in the past decade that he can ship in and win the $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) and this year he brings an intriguing duo of lightly raced, recent graduates for powerful owners.
Gunnevera Leads Busy Sophomore Work Slate
Peacock Racing Stables' multiple graded stakes winner Gunnevera put in his final breeze March 25 for the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) April 1 at Gulfstream Park, leading a coast-to-coast slate of sophomore works.
Farrell Fires Five-Furlong Bullet
Coffee Pot Stables' homebred Farrell turned in an impressive move in her preparations for the $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2), drilling a bullet five furlongs in 1:00 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots March 18.
All Systems Go For Gun Runner After Six-Furlong Move
Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm's Gun Runner elicited the usual strong reviews for his final work before shipping for the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1), covering six furlongs in 1:12 March 11.
Girvin Turns in First Work Since Risen Star Triumph
With trainer Joe Sharp on workmate Cool Arrow and his wife, former jockey Rosie Napravnik, at the helm of the stable's newest big horse, Girvin turned in first move since his win in the Risen Star (G2) and covered a half-mile in :49 March 11.
Farrell, Valadorna Get Back to Work
Potential Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders Farrell and Valadorna breezed March 10 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. Farrell drilled a half-mile in :49 3/5, while Valadorna went in :49 1/5.
Grade 1 Winner Gun Runner Likely Dubai Bound
After turning in his first workout since capturing the Feb. 20 Razorback Handicap (G3) in his seasonal bow, Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm's Gun Runner let his connections know he is willing to be Dubai bound.
Jones Ready to Try I'm a Chatterbox on Turf
Before Fletcher and Carolyn Gray's homebred broke through to win her first stakes in the 2015 Silverbulletday, the plan was to make her a grass horse, but the eight-length score was enough to convince Jones to keep her on dirt.
Honorable Duty Latest Big Winner for Walsh
In the same way that the native of Cork, Ireland, deliberately and thoughtfully chooses his words, he has methodically and masterfully stepped up his barn's game to compete at the top level.
Girvin, Farrell Exit Fair Grounds Wins Well
Both Brad Grady's Girvin and Coffeepot Stables' Farrell exited their Feb. 25 grade 2 victories well, according to their respective connections.
Girvin Upsets Risen Star Stakes
The Risen Star Stakes (G2) became an unlikely coming out party for Brad Grady's Girvin when he captured the $400,000 test by two lengths over Untrapped, earning 50 qualifying points on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.
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