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Bossier City, LA

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9/19/2009

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LaD 9/19/2009 R8 - Jarrod Horak's Play

Sunday Silence Stakes (3:34PM CT): #5 Perfect Lou (6-1) finished a troubled, close-up 5th as my top in a local $50k grass stakes affair last time, and I think he wins that one with clear sailing. He is bred all over to route on the sod and can make a...

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Apart cruises to Prelude win

Apart drew the outside post in the Prelude but it didn't matter as he pulled away from pacesetting favorite Coyote Legend to win the Super Derby Prelude going away on Saturday's stakes-filled card at Louisiana Downs.Trainer Al Stall, Jr. is now positioned to have leading contender in the Super Derby...Read More

Source: shreveporttimes.com · Posted 4 days ago · Comment

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Coyote Legend Tops Super Derby Prelude

Coyote Legend, winner of six of his last seven starts, is the morning-line favorite for the $100,000 Super Derby Prelude Aug. 28, the highlight on a 10-race card at a Harrah's Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack. The Super Derby Prelude is the local prep for the Super Derby (gr. II) on Sept. 25. ...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 5 days ago · Comment

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Who Are The Top 5 Longshot Jockeys at Louisiana Downs?

When calling races, I tend to notice jockeys who put really good or really bad rides their horses. Over the past few seasons at Louisiana Downs, people like Joe Talamo, Francisco Torres and Patrick Valenzuela stood-out as riders who always seemed to have their mounts in a winning position, while als...Read More

Source: racecalling.com · Posted 18 days ago · Comment

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Female Riders Soar at Louisiana Downs

There appears to be a definite women's movement going on this summer at Louisiana Downs. Last Sunday, Cassandra Buckley became the fourth female apprentice jockey to win a race here this season. She joins Anna Roberts, Bethany Taylor, and Ashlea Trosclair. A fifth, Stephanie Sheroski, has also ridde...Read More

Source: sports.espn.go.com · Posted 56 days ago · Comment

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An Update from South Florida: Gulfstream Park finally warms-up

For the first time, it feels like South Florida at Gulfstream Park. So far this winter, the weather has been volatile at best, a bit too chilly, very windy and rather frustrating. I packed but one jacket for the trip and have used it more than I ever thought I would. I decided this winter to take a ...Read More

Source: racecalling.com · Posted 176 days ago · Comment

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First the dogs, then the horses?

The uneasy marriage between racetracks and casinos reached a new low this week when it was reported by the Des Moines Register that Harrah's Entertainment is willing to pay the state of Iowa $49 million if lawmakers drop the requirement that the company conduct live greyhound racing at its racino in...Read More

Source: sports.espn.go.com · Posted 211 days ago · Comment

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Louisiana Downs Alumni Shine

We had some quality horseflesh blow through Louisiana Downs this summer, and a couple did LAD proud over the weekend. First up was Blame, the 2009 Super Derby runner-up. He was my top selection when he ran at LAD, and I thought he was just as good if not better than wire job winner Regal Ransom. The...Read More

Source: everyjoe.com · Posted 275 days ago · Comment

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Louisiana Downs: How Sweet it Was!

Lost in the crush of the Breeders’ Cup frenzy was my final notes on the Louisiana Downs meet, which concluded on Oct 4th. Below is a belated wrap of the LAD season in words and pictures. Click on the name of each horse to view stakes replays. Read More

Source: everyjoe.com · Posted 303 days ago · Comment

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Louisiana Downs evacuates backside

With the levees in Bossier City, Louisiana, and surrounding areas threatened by rising storm water, Louisiana Downs took no chances and evacuated approximately 250 horses from the backstretch on Saturday. Some of the horses were evacuated to Benton and Hurricane Bluff training centers in Benton, Lou...Read More

Source: thoroughbredtimes.com · Posted 305 days ago · Comment

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Louisiana Downs to close as flood precaution

Due to the potential for flooding in the surrounding area, Louisiana Downs will close early Sunday and remain close until the threat of flooding diminishes, officials there say.Read More

Source: shreveporttimes.com · Posted 305 days ago · Comment

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Oak Tree executive has a lot on his plate

Sherwood Chillingworth's job as executive vice president of the Oak Tree Racing Association sometimes isn't all it's cracked up to be. Take Thursday afternoon, for instance. Chillingworth, contacted on his cell phone, was asked how his day was going. "So far, so good," he said. "But it's early." Read More

Source: sbsun.com · Posted 314 days ago · Comment

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Super Derby Day Recap

An enthusiastic crowd and a fine 13-race card made for an exciting Super Derby day this year. Below is a recap of the day in words and pictures…enjoy! Read More

Source: everyjoe.com · Posted 345 days ago · Comment

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VA-bred Que Paso wins Louisiana stake

Virginia-bred Que Paso came up the inside and rolled to a 3 1/2-length win over favorite Mogumbo Cat in the $75,00 Unbridled at Louisiana Downs on Saturday. Read More

Source: vtablog.org · Posted 346 days ago · Comment

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Regal Ransom Steals Super Derby

Concerns about Regal Ransom's readiness coming into the $750,000 Super Derby (gr. II) proved inconsequential when the well-bred Godolphin colt rolled to a front-running victory at Louisiana Downs Sept. 19. Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 348 days ago · Comment

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mdracing69 · Nice effort by Regal Ransom in the Super Derby. Race was over after 1/2 in :49. Blame was clearly 2nd best in a fine effort, and the top two quality colts should continue to progress. · 348 days ago
tyanthony · Congrats to RR. Soul Warrior was overrated. I knew he wouldn't be up. The prelude runners didn't do well. I thought Red Lead and Electric Alphabet will be up there, but they couldn't handled the strong pace. · 347 days ago
gardenesque1 · Soul Warrior was definitely overrated. Prelude runners frequently struggle. No pace allowed Regal Ransom to stroll home. Blame was clearly 2nd best and is a future graded winner. Massone ran his usual solid race to land the show. · 347 days ago
cigar · I think both Blame and Regal Ransom have big futures. · 347 days ago

Ransom Received In Super Derby

We may not be looking at the next Tiznow in Super Derby winner Regal Ransom, but I like the scenerary none-the-less. True, the Super Derby was not loaded with Mine That Birds, Summer Birds and Rachel...Read More

Source: thebrocktalk.blogspot.com · Posted 347 days ago · Comment

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Regal Ransom makes all in Super Derby romp

The winner of the 2009 United Arab Emirates Derby (G2), Regal Ransom added another impressive tally to his racing CV with an easy, hand-ridden, win in the 30th Super Derby (G2) at Louisiana Downs. Read More

Source: dubairacenight.com · Posted 348 days ago · Comment

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Super Derby Day at Louisiana Downs

It’s been a long week for those of us who work at Louisiana Downs. It’s amazing the amount of effort, time and resources that go into putting on a big horse race (not even including the $750k). Read More

Source: racecalling.com · Posted 348 days ago · Comment

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Blame gives Stall a shot at Super Derby history

Trainer Al Stall Jr. brought Blame to the Fair Grounds last fall with the Louisiana Derby in mind. The winter didn't go as planned for Blame, who developed problems with a hind foot and didn't race in New Orleans. "I knew in January he wouldn't be in the Louisiana Derby, when we had to pull his shoe...Read More

Source: nola.com · Posted 349 days ago · Comment