109th Louisiana Derby

With the culmination of its 150^th Thoroughbred racing season, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has set the stage for an amazing day of the highest quality horse racing in the country and an enjoyable social experience. A strong field of nine 3-year-old Kentucky Derby hopefuls has been entered for Saturday’s 109^th running of the $1 million Louisiana Derby (Grade II) presented by Twinspires.com. In addition to the purse money, the top four finishers will earn coveted points (100-40-20-10) on the road to the 148^th Kentucky Derby (Grade I) presented by Woodford Reserve, to be run Saturday, May 7, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.