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Five Key Trends to Know Before Betting the 2025 Louisiana Derby

Are you planning to bet Saturday’s $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds? Reviewing the past 15 years of Louisiana Derby history can simplify your handicapping process. Here are five trends from the recent history of the race that you can use to identify the key contenders in this year’s edition:

Favor horses with tactical speed

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Hands-On Trainer Ethan West Excited About Possible First Kentucky Derby Trip With Chunk of Gold

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.

Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Louisiana Derby Winners

Fair Grounds’ path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve reaches its end Saturday with the $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby. The field will travel 1 3/16 miles on dirt in this race, making the Louisiana Derby the longest U.S. Kentucky Derby prep.

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American Promise Sets Track Record in Virginia Derby Runaway, Fondly Strikes in Virginia Oaks

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas’ entrant in the March 15 Virginia Derby delivered a career-best effort to finish 7 3/4 lengths ahead of runner-up Render Judgment, setting a track record for 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Colonial Downs.

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The Mighty Citation: ‘So Fast He Scared Me’

More than 75 years ago, Citation unleashed the greatest 3-year-old season in Thoroughbred racing. Blessed with genuine speed, staying power, and a seemingly endless desire to win, Citation inspired his handler Jimmy Jones to boldly say: "My horse could beat anything with hair on it."

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