2026 TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby

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Fair Grounds’ fourth and final Kentucky Derby prep race is the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 3/16 miles (about 9 1/2 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’ fourth and final Kentucky Derby prep race is the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 3/16 miles (about 9 1/2 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.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:42:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 7 1/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
03/21/2025	Tiztastic Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Steven M. Asmussen	Joel Rosario	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
03/22/2024	Catching Freedom Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Albaugh Family Stables LLC	Brad H. Cox	Flavien Prat	Albaugh Family Stables LLC
03/24/2023	Kingsbarns Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Spendthrift Farm LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Flavien Prat	Spendthrift Farm LLC
03/25/2022	Epicenter Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Joel Rosario	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
03/19/2021	Hot Rod Charlie Trainer / Leandro Mora Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Roadrunner Racing, Boat Racing, LLC and Strauss, William	Leandro Mora	Joel Rosario	Roadrunner Racing, Boat Racing, LLC and Strauss, William
03/20/2020	Wells Bayou Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Gasaway, Clint, Gasaway, Lance, Madaket Stables LLC and Wonder Stables	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Gasaway, Clint, Gasaway, Lance, Madaket Stables LLC and Wonder Stables
03/22/2019	By My Standards Trainer / W. Bret Calhoun Jockey / Gabriel Saez Owner / Allied Racing Stable, LLC	W. Bret Calhoun	Gabriel Saez	Allied Racing Stable, LLC
03/23/2018	Noble Indy Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / WinStar Farm LLC and Repole Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	WinStar Farm LLC and Repole Stable
03/31/2017	Girvin Trainer / Joe Sharp Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Brad Grady	Joe Sharp	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Brad Grady
03/25/2016	Gun Runner Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm	Steven M. Asmussen	Florent Geroux	Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm
03/27/2015	International Star Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Miguel Mena Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Miguel Mena	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
03/28/2014	Vicar's in Trouble Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Rosie Napravnik Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Rosie Napravnik	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
03/29/2013	Revolutionary Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / WinStar Farm LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	WinStar Farm LLC
03/31/2012	Hero of Order Trainer / Gennadi Dorochenko Jockey / Eddie Martin, Jr. Owner / Raut LLC	Gennadi Dorochenko	Eddie Martin, Jr.	Raut LLC
03/25/2011	Pants On Fire Trainer / Kelly J. Breen Jockey / Rosie Napravnik Owner / Hall, George and Lori	Kelly J. Breen	Rosie Napravnik	Hall, George and Lori
03/26/2010	Mission Impazible Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Rajiv Maragh	Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC
03/13/2009	Friesan Fire Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Gabriel Saez Owner / Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm	J. Larry Jones	Gabriel Saez	Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm
03/07/2008	Pyro Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Shaun Bridgmohan	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
03/09/2007	Circular Quay Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Doreen	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Tabor, Michael B. and Doreen
03/11/2005	High Limit Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc.	Robert J. Frankel	Ramon A. Dominguez	Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc.
03/06/2004	Wimbledon Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Javier Santiago Owner / James McIngvale	Bob Baffert	Javier Santiago	James McIngvale
03/08/2003	Peace Rules Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Edmund A. Gann	Robert J. Frankel	Edgar S. Prado	Edmund A. Gann
03/09/2002	Repent Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Select Stable	Kenneth G. McPeek	Jerry D. Bailey	Select Stable
03/10/2001	Fifty Stars Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Donnie J. Meche Owner / Cassels, James and Zollars, Bob	Steven M. Asmussen	Donnie J. Meche	Cassels, James and Zollars, Bob
03/11/2000	Mighty Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.	Frank L. Brothers	Shane J. Sellers	Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.
03/13/1999	Kimberlite Pipe Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Prairie Star Racing and Gunther, John	Dallas Stewart	Robby Albarado	Prairie Star Racing and Gunther, John
03/14/1998	Comic Strip Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Farish, William S., Humphrey, Jr., G. W. and Elkins, James	Neil J. Howard	Shane J. Sellers	Farish, William S., Humphrey, Jr., G. W. and Elkins, James
03/15/1997	Crypto Star Trainer / Wayne M. Catalano Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Yates, Darrell and Evelyn	Wayne M. Catalano	Pat Day	Yates, Darrell and Evelyn
03/16/1996	Grindstone Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Overbrook Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Jerry D. Bailey	Overbrook Farm
03/18/1995	Petionville Trainer / Randy K. Bradshaw Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Everest Stables, Inc.	Randy K. Bradshaw	Chris W. Antley	Everest Stables, Inc.
03/18/1994	Kandaly Trainer / Louie J. Roussel, III Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Mrs. Carlton Cole	Louie J. Roussel, III	Craig Perret	Mrs. Carlton Cole
03/19/1993	Dixieland Heat Trainer / Gerald J. Romero Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Leland Cook	Gerald J. Romero	Randy P. Romero	Leland Cook
03/20/1992	Line in the Sand Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / W S FARISH ET AL	Neil J. Howard	Pat Day	W S FARISH ET AL
03/02/1991	Richman Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Lucas William F Estate Of	William I. Mott	Pat Day	Lucas William F Estate Of
03/17/1990	Heaven Again Trainer / Vincent A. Timphony Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Timphony Karen	Vincent A. Timphony	Corey S. Nakatani	Timphony Karen
03/11/1989	Dispersal Trainer / Grover G. Delp Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Meyerhoff H & T	Grover G. Delp	Jose A. Santos	Meyerhoff H & T
03/12/1988	Risen Star Trainer / Louie J. Roussel, III Jockey / Shane P. Romero Owner / Lamarque Rcg Sta & Roussel III	Louie J. Roussel, III	Shane P. Romero	Lamarque Rcg Sta & Roussel III
03/14/1987	J. T.'s Pet Trainer / Lynn S. Whiting Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Partee W C	Lynn S. Whiting	Pat Day	Partee W C
03/22/1986	Country Light Trainer / Steven C. Penrod Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Cherry Valley Farm	Steven C. Penrod	Pat Day	Cherry Valley Farm
03/30/1985	Violado Trainer / William E. Burch Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Due Process Stable	William E. Burch	Jacinto Vasquez	Due Process Stable
03/24/1984	Taylor's Special Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Sam Maple Owner / Lucas W F	William I. Mott	Sam Maple	Lucas W F
03/26/1983	Balboa Native Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Spreen R H	D. Wayne Lukas	Jorge Velasquez	Spreen R H
03/27/1982	El Baba Trainer / Dewey Smith Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Brown Mrs J W	Dewey Smith	Don Brumfield	Brown Mrs J W
03/28/1981	Woodchopper Trainer / Reinacher R J Jr Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Greentree Stable	Reinacher R J Jr	Jorge Velasquez	Greentree Stable
03/22/1980	Prince Valiant Trainer / John M. Gaver, Jr. Jockey / Miguel Angel Gonzalez Owner / Greentree Stable	John M. Gaver, Jr.	Miguel Angel Gonzalez	Greentree Stable
03/17/1979	Golden Act Trainer / Loren Rettele Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Oldknow & Phipps	Loren Rettele	Sandy Hawley	Oldknow & Phipps
03/18/1978	Esops Foibles Trainer / Loren Rettele Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Frankel J	Loren Rettele	Chris J. McCarron	Frankel J
03/19/1977	Clev Er Tell Trainer / Homer C. Pardue Jockey / Ray Broussard Owner / Proler & Straus	Homer C. Pardue	Ray Broussard	Proler & Straus
03/19/1976	Johnny Appleseed Trainer / John M. Gaver, Jr. Jockey / Marco Castaneda Owner / Greentree Stable	John M. Gaver, Jr.	Marco Castaneda	Greentree Stable