The winter-spring meet at Fair Grounds wraps up this coming weekend with the track’s signature race, the $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby set…
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Forte Continues to Lead Triple Crown Poll Ahead of Major Prep Weekend
by Sports Staffby Sports StaffEach week, members of the national media vote on the nation’s top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.…
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If the problem for new fans to racing is not knowing how to win and have fun, one solution is providing an understanding of how…
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Congruent’s Co-Owner Luis Gavignano on Taking Turfway’s Path to the Kentucky Derby, His Love of Racing
by Sports Staffby Sports StaffTom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 149thKentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6…
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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Big Goals for a ‘Scrappy’ Adult Amateur
by Sports Staffby Sports StaffA longtime lover of the thoroughbred breed, the Thoroughbred Makeover has always been a goal of mine. However, the stars never seemed to align and…
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The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve takes a big turn on Saturday with the running of the $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com…
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Welcome to 2023 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from…
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Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Louisiana Derby Winners
by Sports Staffby Sports StaffFair Grounds’ path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve reaches its end Saturday with the $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby. The field…
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Noel’s Weekend Winners: Saturday Sprint Strategy at Gulfstream Park
by Sports Staffby Sports StaffWelcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check…
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After a Change of Plans, Secretariat Delivers in 3-Year-Old Debut
by Sports Staffby Sports StaffAfter losing the first race of his career July 4, 1972, Meadow Stable’s Secretariat finished first in his eight remaining tests as a 2-year-old, although…