Fair Grounds Race Course to Offer Record Daily Overnight Purses During 2008-09 Racing Meet Sep 11, 2008
Source: Churchill Downs Incorporated. NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has announced purses for its 137th season of Thoroughbred racing, which begins on Nov. 14, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wonderful timeFans brave the elements at the New Orleans Jazz Festival May 7, 2008
More than 350 bands and groups performed sets averaging an hour each on 10 stages around the New Orleans Fair Grounds site. The heavens opened with a vengeance for top-of-the-bill Stevie Wonder, making his first appearance at the festival since 1973. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Stevie Wonder returns to Jazz Fest May 2, 2008
" Wonder will perform at the biggest of 11 stages and tents at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course, a horse racing track where more than 1,000 musicians perform over two weekends. Any fans of both music and racing will be able to watch the Kentucky Derby -- but not bet on it -- on Saturday, between performances at the stage where Wonder plays Friday. The track, owned by Churchill Downs Inc., announced late Thursday that the race would be shown live on the big screen that usually lets fans... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Fair Grounds Moves up Start Date For 2008-09 Apr 16, 2008
Source: Churchill Downs. NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fair Grounds will expand its racing season by two weeks next season and begin a locally based meet prior to Thanksgiving for the first time in nearly 30 years, track president Randy Soth announced Tuesday. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pyro stays scorching hot Mar 15, 2008
Biding his time behind the leaders, Pyro muscled through an opening in the stretch and cruised to a three-lengths victory over 60-1 long-shot My Pal Charlie at the New Orleans Fair Grounds yesterday. The victory not only reaffirmed Pyro's status as a leading contender for the Kentucky Derby, it made trainer Steve Asmussen breathe easier knowing his 3-year-old colt won with plenty to spare. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pyro gets training help from Curlin for Louisiana Derby Mar 7, 2008
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Slot machines approved for Churchill's Miami track Jan 31, 2008
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Jockey Perrodin in ICU after prerace accident Nov 25, 2007
NEW ORLEANS -- A veteran Louisiana jockey remained in intensive care Saturday, a day after a juvenile filly threw him then fell on top of him while being warmed up for a race at the New Orleans Fair Grounds. E.J. Perrodin, 50, was warming up No No Bad Kitty before Friday's 10th race. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
A-Rod, Yankees agree to $30m package Nov 25, 2007
Veteran jockey E.J. Perrodin remained in intensive care in New Orleans, a day after a filly threw him and then fell on top of him during warm-ups for a race at New Orleans Fair Grounds. The 50-year-old rider is in stable condition with a broken pelvis and ribs and a lacerated liver, said his agent, Tony Martin. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
New Orleans is hopping again Nov 21, 2007
New Orleans Fair Grounds hopping again ... But a couple miles south of the weedy wastes, huge crowds of horses are clambering to get into the New Orleans Fair Grounds - more than 3,400 applications were submitted for the track's 1,800 available stalls - and following a successful 2006-07 return to New Orleans after a year's exile at Louisiana Downs, the Fair Grounds meet starts Thursday with high expectations. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ruth's Chris Steak House buys Mitchell's Fish Market Nov 8, 2007
The company, founded in 1965 when Ruth Fertel mortgaged her house to purchase a 60-seat steakhouse near the New Orleans Fair Grounds racetrack, now operates 114 restaurants worldwide. Miller said he sees plenty of growth ahead for Ruth's Chris, but to hedge his bets, the chief executive said he wanted to venture into another restaurant market. (Orlando Sentinel)
Ruth's Chris Steak House returns, to open in 2008 Oct 27, 2007
Ruth's Chris Steak House was founded in 1965 after Ruth Fertel mortgaged her home for $22,000 to purchase Chris Steak House, a 60-seat restaurant near the New Orleans Fair Grounds race track, according to the Ruth's Chris Web site. The company went public Aug. 8, 2005. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fair Grounds to Open Slots Facility September 21 Sep 8, 2007
Source: Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fair Grounds Race Course enters a new era with the opening of a temporary slot-machine gaming facility at 10 a.m. Sept. 21, Fair Grounds President Randall Soth announced today. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Black Gold, 1924 Kentucky Derby Jul 23, 2007
Black as Coal Colt Wears Red Roses for Al and Rosa Hoots. Owned by loyal Oklahomans, trained in old-school fashion, Black Gold showed early form and fulfilled a man's lifetime dream, gushing into a winner at Churchill Downs. (Suite101.com)
Video poker proceeds continue to rise in state Jul 5, 2007
Louisiana Downs at Bossier City, Delta Downs at Vinton and Evangeline Downs at Opelousas have slot casinos and the New Orleans Fair Grounds is expected to have a temporary casino in operation by fall. Ashy said video poker interests apparently have not been affected much by the track casinos. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Odds don't faze longest shot Jun 10, 2007
In the Grade III Risen Star at New Orleans Fair Grounds in February, he was 82-1. He didn't finish the race. (Albany Times Union)
Heavy rain fails to dampen spirits at New Orleans Jazz Fest May 5, 2007
As the festival's final weekend got under way, the rain cleared performers from the outdoor stages at the New Orleans Fair Grounds racetrack, but jazz, blues and gospel performances continued under the tents. Water on the grounds was near knee-deep for a time. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Keep on rocking: Jazz Fest soaked, but music continues May 5, 2007
At Jazz Fest, heading its final weekend at the New Orleans Fair Grounds racetrack, rain dampened some but not all spirits. "I spent $48 to stand in a tent and watch it rain," said Wayne Fillingin, 29, of Mobile, Ala. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Fest food favorites! Apr 30, 2007
Food booths dotting the landscape of the New Orleans Fair Grounds, the horse racing track where the festival is held, include such Louisiana foods as Cajun jambalaya, catfish meuniere, alligator pie, fried green tomatoes, crawfish etouffee and spicy Natchitoches meat pies. The vendors are from Louisiana, but some of their offerings are from farther afield: jama jama from Africa, Cuban sandwiches, yat ka mein (broth, noodles, vegetables and a bit of meat) from China. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jazz Fest Survival Guide Apr 27, 2007
Enter his house (the New Orleans Fair Grounds) and praise his name (Jazz Fest). Congregation, turn to page one of your prayer books. (The Maroon, LA)
Jazz Fest producers unveil this year's lineup Mar 28, 2007
"This is my favorite time of year," said Philip Frazier, leader and tuba player of the New Orleans-based Rebirth Brass Band, which performed in an outdoor courtyard Tuesday at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, the horse racing track where the festival is held. Frazier and Ferriday, La. (The Advocate)
Natchez races set to run Mar 12, 2007
Natchez On Sunday the City of Natchez Classic will return to the New Orleans Fair Grounds after a two-year absence ... The Classic was then postponed another year after Hurricane Katrina heavily damaged New Orleans Fair Grounds ... She said if the reserved tickets sell out, patrons may still attend the race by purchasing a tickets at the New Orleans Fair Grounds box office. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Jazz Fest fans take time to help New Orleans Feb 26, 2007
They will spend their weekend days at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, the city racetrack where musical performances run on multiple stages continuously from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and where dozens of food vendors, dancers, and crafts-people showcase the region's many cultures. For a few days before or after the festival, they'll be back at the food bank or the building site. (Boston Globe)
Track wants temporary casino Feb 15, 2007
KSLA News 12 Headlines. NEW ORLEANS Officials at New Orleans' Fair Grounds Race Course say they will ask the city for permission to have a temporary casino at the horse racing facility's off-track betting parlor. (KSLA.com, LA)
Briefly . . . Feb 11, 2007
Notional won the $300,000 Risen Star Stakes for 3-year-olds at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, beating Imawildandcrazyguy by 21/4 lengths. From News and wire service reports. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Jazz Fest lineup Jan 26, 2007
The festival, spanning two weekends in April and May, will feature hundreds of the city's most beloved musicians and a host of national headliners at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, a horse racing track that flooded and was seriously damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Headliners for the festival's first weekend, April 27-29, include Stewart, Van Morrison, Jones, Paisley, Ludacris and Bonnie Raitt. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jockey Ron Franklin back in the saddle for another chance Jan 9, 2007
For veteran jockey Ron Franklin, a spectacular bid for a second chance - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
