View from the Grandstand

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...