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Hunt for Candie Coupling Heads Saturday Feature by Graham Ross on November 19, 2009

Daniel Lynch and Merrill Scherer’s Hunt for Candie, clearly best when breaking her maiden for $45,000 locally Nov.

Yare Wins in Prep for La. Champions Day by Graham Ross on November 15, 2009

Oak Tree Stables’ Yare alternated for the early lead in Sunday’s $51,000 feature before drawing off for a 3 3/4-length score under regular rider Gerard Melancon.

Desert Wheat Repeats in Mr. Sulu Stakes by Graham Ross on November 14, 2009

Louisiana-bred Desert Wheat, conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott and patiently ridden by Corey Lanerie, came from far back with a strong stretch run to capture Saturday’s featured $

Dancin Perfect Performs in Friday Feature by Graham Ross on November 13, 2009

Good Tyme Racing and Richard Ringo’s Dancin Perfect took command shortly after the start and never relinquished that lead when capturing Friday’s $47,000 allowance feature at Fair Grounds b

Classy Deelites Tepid Top Choice in Saturday's Mr. Sulu by Graham Ross on November 12, 2009

Moran Racing Stable’s Classy Deelites, hero of last summer’s $100,000 Attaway Darbonne Memorial at Evangeline Downs on the Fourth of July, has been installed as the 5-2 morning line choice

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Thanksgiving Reservations Available in Black Gold Room by Jim Mulvihill on November 14, 2009

Even though the Clubhouse is booked solid, it’s not too late to get a reservation for the famous Thanksgiving Dinner at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Thursday, Nov. 26.

$13,800 to be Given Away for Anniversary Weekend, Nov. 13-15 by Jim Mulvihill on November 10, 2009

Win a share of $13,800 in cash prizes to be given away this weekend as part of the First Anniversary of the Slots facility and the 138th anniversary of Thoroughbred racing at Fair Grounds Race Course

Angus Lind Book Signing to Benefit Disabled Jockeys Nov. 14 by Jim Mulvihill on November 07, 2009

Angus Lind, the beloved Times-Picayune columnist and horseracing aficionado, will sign copies of his new book, Prime Angus, at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots during the race

Breeders' Cup Simulcast Highlights Opening Weekend by Jim Mulvihill on October 29, 2009

For the first time, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will open its racing season on the same weekend as the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships, November 6 and 7, allowing patrons to wa

Mulvihill Named Communications and Pari-mutuel Marketing Manager by Mark Conner on October 27, 2009

Jim Mulvihill, a New Orleans native, has been named Communications and Pari-mutuel Marketing Manager at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

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Calhoun Hopeful for Euroears of Old in Thanksgiving Handicap by Graham Ross on November 20, 2009

Two seasons ago at Fair Grounds, James and Marilyn Helzer’s Euroears won the $100,000 F. W.

Frankel Remembered Fondly by Fair Grounds Horsemen by Jim Mulvihill and Graham Ross on November 16, 2009

Members of the racing community based at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots paused Monday to share fond memories of Bobby Frankel, the Hall of Fame trainer who died that morning from complica

Another 'Bullet' Scores a Bullseye at Fair Grounds by Graham Ross on November 15, 2009

The most impressive winner through the first five days of Fair Grounds’ current season?

Summer Bird Trainer Ice Eyes Mild Upset in Saturday's Mister Sulu by Graham Ross on November 13, 2009

Like a sudden cold front of Arctic air, trainer Tim Ice blasted his way to national prominence in the world of Thoroughbred racing this year by conditioning the sophomore sensation Summer Bi

Corey Carves Out Season's First Riding Triple by Graham Ross on November 09, 2009

Jockey Corey Lanerie will celebrate his 35th birthday Friday by riding seven straight races on the nine-race Fair Grounds program, but he gave himself an early birthday present on Sunday by rec

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