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Louisiana Derby (gr. II)
Race 11 at Fair Grounds on
- Grade II
- 1 1/8 miles
- $1,000,000
- 3 yo
- 6:10 PM
- 1:50.77
- on NBC Sports Network
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Vicar's in Trouble | $8.60 | $4.40 | $3.00 |
| 1 | Intense Holiday | $3.20 | $2.60 | |
| 7 | Commanding Curve | $5.20 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (6-1) | $26.60 |
| $2 Trifecta (6-1-7) | $208.40 |
| $2 Superfecta (6-1-7-10) | $948.20 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vicar's in Trouble
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3½ | $600,000 |
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| 2 | Intense Holiday |
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1½ | $200,000 |
| 3 | Commanding Curve |
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3¾ | $100,000 |
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| 4 |
Albano
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$40,000 | |
| 5 |
In Trouble
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$20,000 | |
| 6 |
Flat Gone
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$10,000 | |
| 7 |
King Cyrus
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$10,000 | |
| 8 |
Gold Hawk
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$10,000 | |
| 9 |
Louies Flower
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$10,000 | |
| 10 |
Rise Up
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Starlight Laminitis Research Challenge Met
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation (GJCRF) announced Feb. 10 that it has reached the target prompted by Starlight Stable's challenge to raise $75,000 for laminitis research.
An International Star on the Rise
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's International Star, winner of the Jan. 17 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds, was bred in New York by Marylanders Katharine Voss and Robert Manfuso.
Hard Aces Upsets Albano in Louisiana 'Cap
Albano was expected to ace the Louisiana Handicap in his Jan. 17 return to the races, but it was longshot Hard Aces who notched his first stakes score at odds of 9-1 in the $75,000 Fair Grounds event.
Albano, Kitten's Dumplings Back in FG Stakes
Brereton C. Jones' Albano looks to kick off what could be a breakthrough year when he heads the Louisiana Handicap; grade I winner Kitten's Dumplings returns for her first race since November of 2013 in the Marie G. Krantz.
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Wild Again Still Impacting the Breeders' Cup
Thirty years after winning the first Breeders' Cup Classic, Wild Again is still relevant, counting high-profile runners Bayern, Just a Way, Fed Biz, and Vicar's in Trouble among his headlining descendants in 2014.
Fair Grounds Meet Set to Start Nov. 21
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will kick off its 143rd season of Thoroughbred racing on Friday, November 21.
Dads Caps to Maryland for De Francis Dash
A runner-up in his past two starts, New York-based Dads Caps will try to secure his first win since taking the Carter Handicap (gr. I) in April when the 4-year-old Discreet Cat colt starts in the De Francis Dash.
Breeders' Cup Friday Selections
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Breeders' Cup Friday races. read blog
Diminutive 'Vicar' Faces BC Dirt Mile Test
Much has been made of Vicar's in Trouble's size--or lack thereof--throughout his career. But the modest 3-year-old has delivered again and again, giving his connections confidence to send him to the Breeders' Cup.
Sterling Stud's Drena Van Doren Dies at 79
Drena Van Doren, who with her husband Paul campaigned Rise Up to victory in last year's Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes (gr. III) died Oct. 11 at her home at Sterling Stud in Lexington. Van Doren was 79.
Revolutionary Retired to Stud at WinStar
Revolutionary counts the Withers Stakes (gr. III), Louisiana Derby (gr. II), and Pimlico Special (gr. III) among his wins for WinStar Farm and trainer Todd Pletcher.
East Hall Shows Speed in Indiana Derby Upset
East Hall, winner of the Ohio Derby two starts back, shipped back north from his Florida base to win the $507,100 Indiana Derby (gr. II) for 3-year-olds at Indiana Grand Race Course Oct. 4.
Atreides Gets Distance Test in Indiana Derby
Stonestreet Stables' Atreides, winner of his first three starts by a combined 25 3/4 lengths, will make his first start around two turns in the $500,000 Indiana Derby (gr. II) for 3-year-olds the evening of Oct. 4.
Kandaly, 1994 Louisiana Derby Winner, Dies
Kandaly, winner of the 1994 La. Derby (gr. III) who was scratched the day of the Kentucky Derby, died Sept. 12. The 23-year-old from the last crop of Alydar died of founder at Main Street Thoroughbreds near Lake Charles, La.
Fair Grounds to Withhold Millions from Purses
Citing pending litigation from Louisiana Quarter Horse owners, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced Sept. 17 that it will withhold $2.7 million in purse supplements at the upcoming meet.
Starlight Still Bullish on Harlan's Holiday
One of the early successes for Starlight Racing and Jack Wolf was Harlan's Holiday, the multiple grade I-winning earner of $2.9 million who went on to a successful stud career at WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.
Super Derby No Problem for Vicar's in Trouble
Favored Vicar's in Trouble, back in his home state for the first time since winning the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) in March, dominated the 35th renewal of the $400,000 Super Derby (gr. II) Sept. 6 at Louisiana Downs.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Super Derby
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for the Grade 2 Super Derby read blog
That Handicapping Show: Super Derby
- By Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap the $400,000 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. watch video
Super Derby Attracts 11 in Wide-Open Affair
This year's edition of the $400,000 Super Derby (gr. II) at Louisiana Downs Sept. 6 drew a competitive filed of 11, headed by the one-two finishers of the Ohio Derby and the first three finishers of the Prelude Stakes.
Protonico Surges in Smarty Jones for Pletcher
Todd Pletcher recorded his 1,000th career stakes winner when Protonico surged late under Joe Bravo to take the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes (gr. III) at Parx Racing on the Labor Day Pennsylvania card Sept. 1.
Competitive Group Entered for Smarty Jones
Ten 3-year-olds, some of which may have their sights on the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) in three weeks, will battle in the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes (gr. III) Sept. 1 at Parx Racing.
Big Three Clash in Rich Travers Stakes
On paper, the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course appears to be a three-horse race among Bayern, Tonalist, and Wicked Strong, there are several improving 3-year-olds who could be potential upsetters.
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