The New Orleans path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continues Saturday with the 1 1/16-mile Lecomte Stakes, the second of four qualifying races at Fair Grounds for 3-year-olds targeting the 2024 run for the roses.
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HISA Establishes Next Generation Advisory Group
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has established a Next Generation Advisory Group that will be made up of individuals in the early to mid-stages of their professional careers and will provide feedback to HISA’s executive team and standing committees on the implementation and evolution of HISA’s regulations and protocols.
2024 Lecomte Stakes at a Glance
The Road to Louisville stretches into New Orleans on Saturday as the Lecomte Stakes kicks off a slate of three Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep races in 2024 for 3-year-olds at Fair Grounds.
How One Princess Reigned Supreme in the Sport of Kings: Princess Rooney
The career of Princess Rooney was not unlike a sandwich. Hold the laughter – it’s true. During her three seasons on the track, she packaged a thin layer of disappointment between two sensational winning streaks that stamped her as one of the greatest fillies to every grace the sport of kings. Bred in Kentucky by Ben and Tom Roach, Princess Rooney wasn’t exactly a hot commodity as a yearling. Her pedigree wasn’t the most fashionable; her sire, Verbatim, was a respectable though not outstanding racehorse and stallion, while her dam and damsire both were unraced.
