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NTRA NEWS RELEASE —- Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Monday, February 27, 2017) – The “Road to the Kentucky Derby” ran through New Orleans at the Fair Grounds with the running of the G2 Risen Star Stakes. Won by Brad Grady and trained by Joe Sharp Girvin (84) advances into the...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Alex Bizer 3000 Wins; All photos by Coady Photography HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017) – Jockey Alex Birzer became the 174th jockey in North America to win 3,000 races when he guided Numancia to victory in Sunday’s sixth race at Oaklawn. Birzer,...

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 24, 2017) – Two West Coast-based stars – champion Champagne Room and dominant two-time Grade 2 winner Unique Bella – lead the list of 96 3-year-old fillies nominated to the $500,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1) on April 8, opening Saturday...

By Amy Owens —- Classic Empire; Anne M Eberhardt LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 24, 2017) – John C. Oxley’s champion Classic Empire leads an all-star roster of 146 sophomores, including 18 of the top 20 point earners on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1), nominated to the 93rd...

By Darren Rogers —- CHAMP CLASSIC EMPIRE, UNBEATEN McCRAKEN ARE INDIVIDUAL FAVORITES, BUT ‘ALL OTHERS’ IS THE EXPECTED BETTING CHOICE IN DERBY FUTURES POOL 3 Stakes Winners One Liner, Royal Mo Top Seven Newcomers in Feb. 24-26 Betting Pool LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 21,...

By Darren Rogers —- UNIQUE BELLA IS STRONG FAVORITE IN 2017 KENTUCKY OAKS FUTURE POOL Battaglia Installs Hollendorfer-Trained Star as 8-5 Morning Line Choice for Feb. 24-26 Pool LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017) – Don Alberto Stable’s Unique Bella, the brightest star...

By Brian Spencer —- FAIR GROUNDS, FIRST AMERICAN BANKCARD, INC. TO DONATE TO UNITED WAY TO AID TORNADO RELIEF EFFORTS; FAIR GROUNDS TO DONATE $1 FROM ALL FRIDAY STARLIGHT ADMISSIONS NEW ORLEANS (February 10, 2017) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced that in...

By Brian Spencer —- EXCITATIONS GRADUATES FOR FAIR GROUNDS RACING CLUB; CLUB DONATES $32,800 TO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES CANCER CENTER NEW ORLEANS (February 2, 2017) – The Fair Grounds Racing Club presented a check in the amount of $32,800 to the Children’s...

By David Joseph —- Hall of Fame Jockey Rides Arrogate in $12 Million Pegasus World Cup (G1) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – As the world’s richest horse race nears its inaugural running, it seems only fitting that the world’s best big-money rider would not only be involved, but have...

By Adam Hayes, Guest Columnist —- Horse Racing Storylines of the Week The storylines in horse racing this week have brought some heartbreak and disappointment to all. The sport lost one of the true ambassadors, while two talented horses are trying to find their identity on...