Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
According to the Fair Grounds Barn Notes for February 17th, the talented stakes winner Saint’s Fan is a possible starter for the $1,000,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds on April 1st, but may not run again before that race. Owned, … Continued
© Benoit Photo Although there are many major prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby, there’s no question that some have had more success than others in producing Derby winners, particularly in recent years. Races like the Santa Anita Derby (gr. … Continued
Coady Photography To help with your handicapping of the Kentucky Derby, check out these replays from the most important Derby prep races! Arkansas Derby (gr. I) Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) Wood Memorial (gr. I) … Continued
Gun Runner winning the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds – Photo By Amanda Hodges Weir/Hodges Photography Tomorrow afternoon, Fair Grounds will host a terrific fifteen-race card featuring eight stakes races, including four grade II races that comprise a … Continued
Mo Tom winning the LeComte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds – Photo by Amanda Weir Hodges/Hodges Photography Tom Amoss is already having a great meet at Fair Grounds this winter–he’s currently ranked second among all trainers by money won … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Today marks a milestone–it’s just 50 days until the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby! Here’s the latest news on the road to the Derby… Fields Coming Together for Derby Prep Races With just over seven weeks remaining … Continued
According to the Fair Grounds Barn Notes for December 19th, the Tom Amoss-trained two-year-olds Mo Tom and Harlan Punch both have the $1,000,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) on March 28th as their major goal for this winter. Mo Tom, who won the Street Sense … Continued
Although there are many major prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby, there’s no question that some have had more success than others in producing Derby winners, particularly in recent years. Races like the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), Wood … Continued