2019 Louisiana Derby
Fair Grounds’ third and final Kentucky Derby prep race is the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on the dirt. 2009 winner Friesan Fire has the largest winning margin since 1976 at 7 ¼ lengths while Clev Er Tell has the fastest winning time in that time frame at 1:48.80.
2019 Louisiana Derby Winner
2018-2019 317 15% 42% -0.40 Shipper 144 13% 42% -0.32 Ultimate PP's w/ QuickPlay Comments Fair Grounds LaDerby-G21„ Mile 3yo Saturday, March 23, 2019 Race 13 E1 E2 / Late SPD. Fair Grounds’ third and final Kentucky Derby prep race is the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on the dirt. 2009 winner Friesan Fire has the largest winning margin since 1976 at 7 ¼ lengths while Clev Er Tell has the fastest winning time in that time frame at 1:48.80. The race has been won by horses such as Peace Rules, Risen Star and El Baba. 2019 Louisiana Derby (G2) Date/Track: 3/23/2019, Fair Grounds Race Course. Distance: 1 1/8 m (Dirt) Age/Sex: 3 M Time: 1:49.53 Quick Guide to the 2019 Louisiana Derby. Odds & Analysis. FREE Past Performances. Is War of Will Too Slow to Win the Derby?
2019 Louisiana Derby Chart
- Louisiana Derby This field looks to me to be mostly 2nd level horses of the 3 yr old crop. I think it will be a 2 horse race between Mark Valeski and the west coast invader Rousing Sermon.Sermon has some nice late kick and might get up here.
- At that time it was called the Louisiana Race Course. The city of New Orleans hosts many great events.
The race has been won by horses such as Peace Rules, Risen Star and El Baba while two winners of the Louisiana Derby have gone on to victory in the Kentucky Derby: Grindstone in 1996 and Black Gold in 1924.
Fair Grounds’ third and final Kentucky Derby prep race is the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on the dirt. 2009 winner Friesan Fire has the largest winning margin since 1976 at 7 ¼ lengths while Clev Er Tell has the fastest winning time in that time frame at 1:48.80.
The race has been won by horses such as Peace Rules, Risen Star and El Baba while two winners of the Louisiana Derby have gone on to victory in the Kentucky Derby: Grindstone in 1996 and Black Gold in 1924.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:42:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 7 1/4 lengths
Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
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03/20/2020 | Wells Bayou
| Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Gasaway, Clint, Gasaway, Lance, Madaket Stables LLC and Wonder Stables |
03/22/2019 | By My Standards
| W. Bret Calhoun | Gabriel Saez | Allied Racing Stable, LLC |
03/23/2018 | Noble Indy
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | WinStar Farm LLC and Repole Stable |
03/31/2017 | Girvin
| Joe Sharp | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Brad Grady |
03/25/2016 | Gun Runner
| Steven M. Asmussen | Florent Geroux | Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm |
03/27/2015 | International Star
| Michael J. Maker | Miguel Mena | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
03/28/2014 | Vicar's in Trouble
| Michael J. Maker | Rosie Napravnik | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
03/29/2013 | Revolutionary
| Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | WinStar Farm LLC |
03/31/2012 | Hero of Order
| Gennadi Dorochenko | Eddie Martin, Jr. | Raut LLC |
03/25/2011 | Pants On Fire
| Kelly J. Breen | Rosie Napravnik | Hall, George and Lori |
03/26/2010 | Mission Impazible
| Todd A. Pletcher | Rajiv Maragh | Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC |
03/13/2009 | Friesan Fire
| J. Larry Jones | Gabriel Saez | Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm |
03/07/2008 | Pyro
| Steven M. Asmussen | Shaun Bridgmohan | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
03/09/2007 | Circular Quay
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Tabor, Michael B. and Doreen |
03/11/2005 | High Limit
| Robert J. Frankel | Ramon A. Dominguez | Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc. |
03/06/2004 | Wimbledon
| Bob Baffert | Javier Santiago | James McIngvale |
03/08/2003 | Peace Rules
| Robert J. Frankel | Edgar S. Prado | Edmund A. Gann |
03/09/2002 | Repent
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Jerry D. Bailey | Select Stable |
03/10/2001 | Fifty Stars
| Steven M. Asmussen | Donnie J. Meche | Cassels, James and Zollars, Bob |
03/11/2000 | Mighty
| Frank L. Brothers | Shane J. Sellers | Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B. |
03/13/1999 | Kimberlite Pipe
| Dallas Stewart | Robby Albarado | Prairie Star Racing and Gunther, John |
03/14/1998 | Comic Strip
| Neil J. Howard | Shane J. Sellers | Farish, William S., Humphrey, Jr., G. W. and Elkins, James |
03/15/1997 | Crypto Star
| Wayne M. Catalano | Pat Day | Yates, Darrell and Evelyn |
03/16/1996 | Grindstone
| D. Wayne Lukas | Jerry D. Bailey | Overbrook Farm |
03/18/1995 | Petionville
| Randy K. Bradshaw | Chris W. Antley | Everest Stables, Inc. |
03/18/1994 | Kandaly
| Louie J. Roussel, III | Craig Perret | Mrs. Carlton Cole |
03/19/1993 | Dixieland Heat
| Gerald J. Romero | Randy P. Romero | Leland Cook |
03/20/1992 | Line in the Sand
| Neil J. Howard | Pat Day | W S FARISH ET AL |
03/02/1991 | Richman
| William I. Mott | Pat Day | Lucas William F Estate Of |
03/17/1990 | Heaven Again
| Vincent A. Timphony | Corey S. Nakatani | Timphony Karen |
03/11/1989 | Dispersal
| Grover G. Delp | Jose A. Santos | Meyerhoff H & T |
03/12/1988 | Risen Star
| Louie J. Roussel, III | Shane P. Romero | Lamarque Rcg Sta & Roussel III |
03/14/1987 | J. T.'s Pet
| Lynn S. Whiting | Pat Day | Partee W C |
03/22/1986 | Country Light
| Steven C. Penrod | Pat Day | Cherry Valley Farm |
03/30/1985 | Violado
| William E. Burch | Jacinto Vasquez | Due Process Stable |
03/24/1984 | Taylor's Special
| William I. Mott | Sam Maple | Lucas W F |
03/26/1983 | Balboa Native
| D. Wayne Lukas | Jorge Velasquez | Spreen R H |
03/27/1982 | El Baba
| Dewey Smith | Don Brumfield | Brown Mrs J W |
03/28/1981 | Woodchopper
| Reinacher R J Jr | Jorge Velasquez | Greentree Stable |
03/22/1980 | Prince Valiant
| John M. Gaver, Jr. | Miguel Angel Gonzalez | Greentree Stable |
03/17/1979 | Golden Act
| Loren Rettele | Sandy Hawley | Oldknow & Phipps |
03/18/1978 | Esops Foibles
| Loren Rettele | Chris J. McCarron | Frankel J |
03/19/1977 | Clev Er Tell
| Homer C. Pardue | Ray Broussard | Proler & Straus |
03/19/1976 | Johnny Appleseed
| John M. Gaver, Jr. | Marco Castaneda | Greentree Stable |
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About the Race
The Louisiana Derby takes places at the famous Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The race has been won by many legendary horses. Two have gone on to claim 1st place in the Kentucky Derby. This year’s race will be no different, many top horses will be racing.
The first race at Fair Grounds Race Course took place on March 20, 1839. At that time it was called the Louisiana Race Course. The city of New Orleans hosts many great events. The Louisiana Derby is just one of the many traditions. The city also hosts a large Mardi Gras celebration, and has been the site of the Super Bowl several times.
The Louisiana Derby runs March 23rd, 2019.