Day

By Kevin Kilroy ==== Touchuponastar Tops Trio of Defending Winners on Louisiana Derby Undercard NEW ORLEANS (March 15, 2026) – Defending champions return across three stakes on Saturday’s Louisiana Derby Day undercard at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, led by reigning...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Sunday, March 15, 2026 There’s a new face in the Oaklawn jockey colony. Actually, it’s an old face. David Cohen, Oaklawn’s leading rider in 2019, got on...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Chip Honcho Seeks Second Prep Win in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby NEW ORLEANS (March 15, 2026) – Off a game second in the Risen Star, Chip Honcho looks to add a second Kentucky Derby prep title to his resume in the 113th running of the Grade 2 $1...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 RISPOLI ON THE MEND FROM BROKEN ANKLE; NO RETURN DATE YET WORKS: INTREPIDO, PAVLOVIAN, USHA AMONG NOTABLES ON TAB CARRYOVERS INCLUDE $32K IN $2 PICK 6; FREE PP’S AVAILABLE TOC CONFORMATION CLINIC SET FOR THIS SATURDAY AT 9 A.M....

By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Photography Bella Ballerina, Luv Your Neighbor Set for Rachel Alexandra Rematch in Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks NEW ORLEANS (March 15, 2026) – Godolphin’s multiple graded-stakes winner Bella Ballerina will renew her rivalry with Luv Your Neighbor in...