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By: Richard Bleuze

Review Of Fair Grounds Race Course

Fair Grounds Race Course was opened in 1852 when it was named the Union Race Course.  The third-oldest racetrack in the country is Fair Grounds Race Course.  However, it has had a tough history.  The race course was forced to close in 1857, before reopening under a new name the Creole Race Course, in 1859. Its name was changed again in 1863 to its current moniker the Fair Grounds. The track has persevered through numerous changes in ownership and state law over the years, and barely escaped being nearly destroyed in 1941.
 
Fair Grounds Race Course was then bought by Churchill Downs Inc. in 1994, and received a glamorous makeover, only to suffer heavy damage in Hurricane Katrina. It was re-opened once again on Thanksgiving Day 2006. Fair Grounds Race Course has famous 1924 Kentucky Derby winner Black Gold laid to rest in the infield.

The Thoroughbred Racing Season at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will usually start on Thanksgiving Day to April 1st.

Stakes Races

Fair Grounds Oaks (Gr. 2)
Louisiana Derby (Gr. 2)
Mervin Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap (Gr. 2)
New Orleans Handicap (Gr. 2)

Bayou Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr. 3)
Lecomte Stakes (Gr. 3)
Risen Star Stakes (Gr. 3)
Silverbulletday Stakes (Gr. 3)
Whirlaway Stakes (Gr. 3)

The Pan Zareta Handicap
The Sugar Bowl Stakes

The main track is a one mile oval.  The turf course is about seven furlongs.  And the distance from last turn to finish line is 1,346 feet.

 Exotic Wagering Format
 $1. Daily Double on 1st, 2nd and last two races.
 $1. Exacta on all races.
 $1. Quinella on all races.
 $1. Trifecta on all races with 6 or more betting interests.
 $1. 'Rolling' Pick 3 begins on first race.
 $2. Pick 6 on last six races.
 $1. Superfecta on all races with at least 8 wagering interests.
 $1. Pick Four on races 2-5 and last four races.

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