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The Fair Grounds Racetrack Guide

The Fair Grounds racecourse has been in operation since 1872 and is the third-oldest racetrack in the US.

A complete rebuild of the racetrack took place in 1947 and in 1993 a fire destroyed the grandstand but the racetrack reopened just 19 days later.

The track, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is often referred to as the New Orleans Fair Grounds racecourse.

The outer dirt course is a one-mile oval while the inner turf course is a seven-furlong oval.

Fair Grounds Racecourse Map

Fair Grounds Address: 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119, United States

Fair Grounds Phone Number: 504-944-5515

Fair Grounds Flat Racecourse Map
Fair Grounds Flat Racecourse Map

Best Fair Grounds Racing Picks

The Fair Grounds racing picks page highlights the runners which are most fancied by our racing tipsters for each individual race.

For each race, the runner which has received the most picks will be highlighted. Furthermore, the number of picks is shown for the runner as well as the total number of picks in the race.

This gives a 'Confidence Rating' which works out as the percentage of picks on the race for the selected pick. Also used for the 'Value Rating' which takes into consideration the 'Confidence Rating' as well as the current odds.

As a result, we get a 'Value Rating' which is based on a five-star rating, the more stars, the more value.

Clicking on the 'All Picks' link will switch to the event page. Consequently, on the event page, you can view the full card, meaning the possibility to view the number of picks for each runner.

Also, on the event page, the 'Best Tipsters Pick' can be viewed, this is the racing tipster who has tipped on the race and has the best twelve-month profit.

If there is currently no races list, this means there is no scheduled upcoming meeting so head over to the Horse Racing Picks page for predictions on other races today.

Fair Grounds Notable Races

The Louisiana Derby is the highlight of the racing season. With a purse of $1m up for grabs, we top quality three-year-old runners making the trip here. The race is one of the prep races for the Kentucky Derby. Both Black Gold and Grindstone went on to win the Kentucky Derby after winning the Louisiana Derby while Risen Star went on to become a 'Dual Classic' winner.

Another top-class race is the Fair Grounds Oaks is open to three-year-old fillies over one mile and a half a furlong. The race has been a good insight into the Kentucky Oaks. The likes of Tiffany Lass, Blushing K.D., Silverbulletday, Ashado, Summerly, Proud Spell, Rachel Alexandra and Believe You Can all won the Kentucky Oaks after running in the Fair Grounds Oaks.

Grade 2 races held at the Fair Grounds racecourse:

Best Fair Grounds Trainers

Here are the leading trainers based on the number of wins in 2023:

TrainerRunnersWinnersWins %Earnings
Cox, Brad H1053634%$2.4m
Wilson, Shane2463313%$1.2m
Faucheux, Ron1073230%$922k
Calhoun, W Bret1642415%$1.4m
Amoss, Thomas M942426%$876k
Govea, Cesar1361914%$388k
Asmussen, Steven M1251915%$1.2m
Sharp, Joe841923%$742k
David, Jr Sam B1121513%$630k
Hartman, Chris A711420%$550k

Best Fair Grounds Jockeys

Here are the leading jockeys based on the number of wins in 2023:

JockeyRidesWinnersWins %Earnings
Gutierrez, Reylu3585515%$2.5m
Lanerie, Corey J2775319%$2.4m
Graham, James3165216%$2.3m
Loveberry, Jareth2825018%$1.8m
Hernandez, Jr Brian J1983920%$2m
Nieves, Emanuel2843412%$1.1m
Geroux, Florent1133329%$1.7m
Morales, Edgar1863217%$1.3m
Parker, Deshawn L2983010%$1.5m
Murrill, Mitchell2632510%$1.3m

With a huge combined experience of horse racing between them, this content has been created and is maintained by Darren Brett, James Banting and Andy Powell. All of the data for Fair Grounds Racetrack which includes the trainer and jockey statistics have been created using statistics from Equibase.

Darren Brett

Darren Brett

Tipster competition manager

Darren has worked in the horse racing industry for decades bringing to OLBG for the last 20 years a wealth of knowledge, creating much of our content on these sports. Darren also manages our Grand National Guide and is the go-to font of knowledge for the world's greatest steeplechase.
James Banting

James Banting

Tipster competition assistant

James Banting, a passionate horse racing enthusiast and aficionado, brings a wealth of experience to OLBG, having attended numerous race meetings over the years. His background working with the Jockey Club provides him with a unique insider's perspective on the industry.
Andy Powell

Andy Powell

Content editor

Andy is a seasoned professional with more than 15 years of experience in the field of horse racing. He has a thorough understanding of the sport, from analyzing complex statistical data to being part of a winning syndicate at the Cheltenham Festival. Andy is responsible for managing the horse racing trend blogs on OLBG.
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