As expected, the field for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) continues to change in the week leading up to the post-position draw on Sunday. On Wednesday, a few days after invitee, Goal Oriented was retired from racing, it was announced that Grade 1 winner Madaket Road would replace...
As expected, the field for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) continues to change in the week leading up to the post-position draw on Sunday. On Wednesday, a few days after invitee, Goal Oriented was retired from racing, it was announced that Grade 1 winner Madaket Road would replace...
The $175,000 Louisiana Stakes (G3) has been a solid starting point for older horses, and Saturday’s renewal at the Fair Grounds offers a familiar storyline: a classy favorite trying to turn consistent performances into a signature victory. That favorite is Just a Touch, the 8-5 morning-line choice...
The run to the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) shifts into higher gear this weekend with the $250,000 Lecomte Stakes (G3) at the Fair Grounds on Saturday. A field of 11 3-year-olds is entered for the 1 1/16-mile Derby prep, awarding qualifying points of 20-10-6-4-2 to the top five finishers. The Leco...
The Gateway to the Kentucky Derby: Understanding the 2026 Lecomte Stakes Importance The 2026 Lecomte Stakes stands as the first major milestone on the New Orleans road to the Kentucky Derby. Held at the historic Fair Grounds Race Course, this Grade 3 event offers crucial qualifying points to the top...
During the stellar career of Silverbulletday, the filly made her 3-year-old debut at the Fair Grounds in 1999, winning the Davona Dale Stakes and the Fair Grounds Oaks enroute to a second straight championship season. Silverbulletday went on to win the Kentucky Oaks (G1) as the 1-10 betting favorite...
The Road to the Kentucky Derby accelerates this week as Churchill Downs opens the third of six Future Wager pools. From January 16 to January 18, bettors have a critical window to secure prices that will not exist by May. While casual fans wait for the first Saturday in May to review the program, sh...
Why New Orleans is Now the Center of the Derby Universe The road to the Kentucky Derby officially shifts its gravity toward the Big Easy this week. While casual observers look toward the flash and speed of Florida or the glamour of Southern California, professional handicappers fix their eyes on Fai...
Why the Public is Overvaluing Ted Noffey in January The road to Churchill Downs often appears mathematically certain by mid-January. You look at the current Kentucky Derby leaderboard and see a horse like Ted Noffey sitting on a massive 40-point cushion. He dominated the juvenile season; he looks ph...
New Orleans is a fine place to spend the winter, and in recent years, the Fair Grounds has become a popular base for trainers with Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls. Horsemen like the track surface, and the mild weather minimizes disruptions in workout schedules. The Fair Grounds’ 2026 road to the Trip...
Many years ago – maybe 1997 – I managed to pick the winner in every one of the 16 Eclipse Award categories. An officer of the National Turf Writers Association saw my ballot and sent a postcard to congratulate me. Any accurate prediction is always a highlight, especially when it comes to horse r...
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