The biggest upset in the 111-year history of the Louisiana Derby was every bit a longshot. Hero of Order entered the 2012 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds with 13 races and only one victory on his résumé for a little-known trainer from Russia, former jockey Gennadi Dorochenko, who had never won a graded stakes.
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Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, March 20
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday's meetings at Chepstow, Ludlow, Sedgefield and Newcastle.
Instant Replay Gets Top Billing in Competitive Louisiana Derby
The $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby Saturday at Fair Grounds drew a fairly strong field of 10 3-year-olds vying for significant purse money and points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Several Options Still on the Table for Baffert Derby Hopefuls
With the May 3 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve a little less than a month and a half away, stables have been mulling their plans for the final two weekends of major prep races on March 29 and April 5.
