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.
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.
- The 2019 Triple Crown plot took a satisfying turn in the Preakness (G1) as War of Will gained compensation for his Kentucky Derby (G1) woes. By My Standards, winner of the Louisiana Derby (G2.
- Assured of a spot in the gate in Louisville on the First Saturday in May, the Mark Casse-trained colt has won the two Fair Grounds prep races for Saturday’s $1 million Grade 2 Louisiana Derby.
- During the 2010s, the Louisiana Derby churned out 29 Kentucky Derby starters (averaging nearly three per year), including 2013 Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice, 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner and 2019 Preakness winner War of Will.
2019 Louisiana Derby Race Chart
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.
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.
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.
2019 Louisiana Derby Chart
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 |