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N.O. Woman Wins Big in "Ride Into Summer" Giveaway

Geraldine Epps of New Orleans was the lucky winner in the second of two drawings for a 2009 Toyota Yaris as part of the $65,000 Ride into Summer Car Giveaway promotion at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

New Orleans' New Home For Slots

Not only did Fair Grounds open its racing season on Nov. 14, but it also marked the grand opening of New Orleans' new home for slots. Fair Grounds' slots facility features more than 600 of the newest video and reel games on the market. Slots are open every day until midnight.

Big Bucks! $547,821 Slot Jackpot Winner At Fair Grounds

Jimmy Burse, a New Orleans-area construction worker, became the biggest winner in the history of Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots when he hit a $547,821 statewide progressive MegaJackpot® on the Wheel of Fortune® quarters slot machine Friday night, July 11.

Upcoming Events

Fair Grounds Event Calendar

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The Live Meet presented by Miller Lite is underway. Check out the calendar for the latest racing schedule!

Todays Carryovers

Track	Date	Wager	Amount
Fair Grounds	2010-02-08	Pick 6	$4,687.00
Fair Grounds	2010-02-12	Pick 6	$7,200.00

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Monday, February 8Race #Final

5 1/2 Furlongs Dirt Purse $12,000 Maiden Claiming $10,000

1 Cherokee Caucus ML: 7/2 Current: 5/2 Roberts, Anna 118 Lbs. Stidham, Michael	6 Classic Designer ML: 5/2 Current: 3 Martin;jr, E M 119 Lbs. Scherer, Gary
1A Professional Cat ML: 7/2 Theriot, H J 123 Lbs. Robideaux;jr, Larry R	7 Echo Drive ML: 50/1 Current: 99 May, R H 120 Lbs. Zenon, Shelton
2 Go Hide And Watch ML: 3/1 Current: 7/2 Lanerie, C J 123 Lbs. Autrey, Cody	8 Averie Autumn ML: 6/1 Current: 4 Mena, M 123 Lbs. Flint, Bernard S
3 Eye Drop ML: 30/1 Current: 70 Riquelme, J 120 Lbs. Landry, Jacoby	9 Weneedsomemagic ML: 30/1 Current: 99 Fusilier, C 120 Lbs. Gary, Paul B
4 Win Back ML: 10/1 Current: 13 Eramia, Richard E 116 Lbs. Frierson, James	10 Seeking Riches ML: 20/1 Current: 99 Brown, Martin 123 Lbs. Ludwig, James B
5 Blair Street ML: 6/1 Current: 4 Graham, J 123 Lbs. Hodges, James E

Race Replays

Fair Grounds Event Calender

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Todays Carryovers

Track	Date	Wager	Amount
Fair Grounds	2010-02-08	Pick 6	$4,687.00
Fair Grounds	2010-02-12	Pick 6	$7,200.00

See all carryovers

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Brisnet.com Live Chat With The WIZARD Monday

Handicap the Fair Grounds card and chat live one-on-one with the Brisnet.com staff of expert handicappers in the Brisnet.com Live Chat for Fair Grounds. Click the headline above for more information on Monday's special chat with The WIZARD.

Who Dat? Congratulations to the Saints from All of Your Fans at Fair Grounds!

Bugler Les Colonello shows his allegiance to the home team by wearing a Saints helmet while playing the traditional "Call to the Post" during the races on Super Bowl Sunday at Fair Grounds.

Speedy Royal Express Steals Black Gold

Richard Rudolph’s Royal Express gave trainer Spanky Broussard an early birthday present Saturday when he made the pace throughout in the $56,400 Black Gold Stakes for 3-year-olds at five and a half furlongs and won by three-and-a-half lengths.

Rachel Alexandra Breezes Four Furlongs in :50 3/5

Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra breezed four furlongs Saturday morning in :50 3/5 and galloped out five-eighths of a mile in 1:04, according to Fair Grounds clockers. Regular exercise rider Dominic Terry was aboard the 4-year-old filly, who was accompanied by assistant trainer Scott Blasi on his pony while trainer Steve Asmussen also kept a watchful eye out from horseback.

Bubbler Noses Never Retreat in Marie Krantz Memorial 'Cap

Bubbler (inside, black cap) and Eddie Martin Jr. burst forth while Never Retreat and James Graham just missed in the final jump after a hard-fought two-horse stretch duel that was Saturday’s $57,600 Marie Krantz Memorial Handicap at Fair Grounds.