Fair Grounds Race Course News
Fair Grounds: Roussel pair strongest on grass
The first order of business in handicapping grass races at Fair Grounds usually doesn’t involve class, pace, or speed figures. It’s weather.
Daisy Devine romps to victory in Mardi Gras Handicap on Fair Grounds turf
Returning to competition for the first time since winning the Pago Hop nearly three months ago, Daisy Devine cruised to a 2 ½-length victory over favorite Cherokee Queen in the Mardi Gras Handicap on Tuesday on the Fair Grounds turf...
Fair Grounds: Mardi Gras has well-matched pair
Daisy Devine and Cherokee Queen both seem to love New Orleans. But while most New Orleans lovers will have found their way into the French Quarter on Tuesday afternoon, as the Mardi Gras celebration crests, Daisy Devine and Cherokee Queen have work to do.
Fair Grounds: Applauding to stay at home for Rachel Alexandra
Applauding is on course to make her two-turn and 3-year-old debut at Fair Grounds after all.
Fair Grounds: Joyful Victory takes Tiffany Lass
Joyful Victory won her first race since April, turning back a strong bid from Ravi's Song to capture the $75,000 Tiffany Lass Stakes on Saturday at Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds: Santo Gato goes for three straight
If he were so inclined, trainer Merrill Scherer might spin a wizard’s tale of how he turned Santo Gato around this winter at Fair Grounds.
Moving from turf to dirt, Joyful Victory and Ravi's Song will meet Saturday in the Tiffany Lass at the Fair Grounds
The trainers of the Joyful Victory and Ravi’s Song – the favorites in the $75,000 Tiffany Stakes on Saturday at the Fair Grounds – are seeing a move from turf to dirt as beneficial to those runners. Larry Jones trains...
Fair Grounds: Joyful Victory, Ravi's Song shaky favorites in Tiffany Lass
It would be much easier to have confidence in the two favorites for Saturday’s $75,000 Tiffany Lass Stakes, Joyful Victory and Ravi’s Song, if the race were being run a year ago.
Fair Grounds: Havre de Grace gently galloping toward 2012 debut
Everything is swell in the world of the 2011 Horse of the Year. Havre de Grace has settled comfortably into her winter quarters on the Fair Grounds backstretch and has been taking steady steps toward her 2012 debut, trainer Larry Jones said earlier this week.
Fair Grounds: Avie’s Sense hoping for a washout
Without cooperation from Mother Nature – and she does not appear to be feeling helpful this weekend – the most exciting horse entered on an appealing Sunday racing program at Fair Grounds will stay in the barn.