Dec. 5, 2020
Cigar Mile Handicap
Aqueduct
TVG
March 20, 2021
Louisiana Derby
Fair Grounds ~ 1751 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119
$1,000,000
1 3/16 Miles
Dirt
3YO
about this race
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
