The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, the nation’s second-oldest operating racetrack and a historic pillar of New Orleans sporting tradition, will kick off its 154th Thoroughbred racing season on Thursday, November 20. The 2025-26 season runs through March 22, 2026, and brings with it a blend of beloved racing traditions, new fan experiences, and […]
Fair Grounds ‘David vs. Goliath’ Showdown Set for Tuesday, June 24 The men and women of Louisiana’s historic horseracing industry are fighting for their survival. Angry horsemen and their supporters will fill the room Tuesday at what is expected to be a contentious meeting of the Louisiana Racing Commission(LRC). Churchill Downs Inc (CDI) has been […]
Editor’s note: Following the publication of this article, Gayle Benson has released the following statement through Saints and Pelicans Executive Greg Bensel regarding the sale of the Fair Grounds: “With the recent news generated by Churchill Downs concerning their continued racing at Fair Grounds, we have had numerous calls regarding our interest in purchasing the […]
Derby fans! Good news: the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is just right around the corner. Less than five weeks remain, and the twenty-horse field is slowly taking shape. Have you chosen a possible contender to support? Or are you still looking for one? You’ve come to the right place if your answer is […]
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