Here Are Your Louisiana Connections to the 2023 Kentucky DerbyHere Are Your Louisiana Connections to the 2023 Kentucky DerbyLouisiana's tradition of horse racing will be represented by a trainer and a jockey in Saturday's Kentucky Derby in Louisville. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Mattress Mack Loses $1.5 Million on Kentucky Derby UpsetMattress Mack Loses $1.5 Million on Kentucky Derby UpsetThe Texas furniture mogul's response to losing $8 million on a Kentucky Derby bet is epic, to say the least. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Overhead View Shows Just How Insane Rich Strike’s Shocking Kentucky Derby Win Really WasOverhead View Shows Just How Insane Rich Strike’s Shocking Kentucky Derby Win Really WasRich Strike won the 148th Kentucky Derby in shocking fashion after entering the race at 80-1 odds. DJ DigitalDJ Digital
April Horse Racing Calendar Should See Us Separate Field for Kentucky DerbyApril Horse Racing Calendar Should See Us Separate Field for Kentucky DerbyIf you are a fan of horse racing, there might not be a better couple of months than the ones we are about to witness.In partnership with Sean MillerIn partnership with Sean Miller
Horse With Incredibly Long Name Wins – Announcer Nails the CallHorse With Incredibly Long Name Wins – Announcer Nails the CallNine syllables? Or is it ten? It's an incredibly long name and you will laugh out loud when you hear this track announcer speed through the call.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Rob Tuel Announced as the New Voice of Evangeline DownsRob Tuel Announced as the New Voice of Evangeline DownsTuel will call races at the Opelousas track beginning next Wednesday night as Evangeline Downs opens their live racing season. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Live Racing Returns to EVD TonightLive Racing Returns to EVD TonightFans won't be allowed in the stands but may still watch and wager via video screens in the casino, bars, and restaurants. Online wagering is available too. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Virtual Kentucky Derby Set for May 2ndVirtual Kentucky Derby Set for May 2ndComputers will pit 13 Triple Crown winners against each other in a virtual version of the Kentucky Derby on May 2nd. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
St.Landry Leaders Support New Orleans Horse BanSt.Landry Leaders Support New Orleans Horse BanSt.Landry Parish leaders will be in court Friday to see about keeping an injunction against Fair Grounds horses in place a little longer. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Legends Highlight Saturday Race Card At EVDLouisiana Legends Highlight Saturday Race Card At EVDEvangeline Downs will shine brightly in the horse racing spotlight this weekend for Louisiana Legends Night. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Long Shot At 22-1 Shocks Louisiana Derby FieldLong Shot At 22-1 Shocks Louisiana Derby FieldA 22-1 long shot winner has qualified for the Kentucky Derby following Saturday's Louisiana Derby. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Horse Walks Into A Bar And Forces Patrons To Run For The Exit [Video]Horse Walks Into A Bar And Forces Patrons To Run For The Exit [Video]The one when the horse walked into a bar...literally.Scott PratherScott Prather
Racehorse Falls Down, Wins Anyway [Video]Racehorse Falls Down, Wins Anyway [Video]A racehorse turns a tough day at the track into an incredible victory. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana’s Lone Sailor Will Run The PreaknessLouisiana’s Lone Sailor Will Run The PreaknessThe horse owned by Gayle Benson will race with a different jockey in the saddle in this Saturday's second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Connection Could Pay Big In The Kentucky DerbyLouisiana Connection Could Pay Big In The Kentucky DerbyIt's not very often the stars line up to tell you exactly who will win horse racing's biggest prize. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Giant Snake Stops Jockey And Horse In Their TracksGiant Snake Stops Jockey And Horse In Their TracksA day at the races takes an unexpected turn when a 15-foot snake decides to cross the track in front of the field. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Delta Downs Releases 2017-2018 Stakes ScheduleDelta Downs Releases 2017-2018 Stakes ScheduleIt looks like another great horse racing meet is on the horizon at Delta Downs in Vinton, La.Steve PeloquinSteve Peloquin
Watch a Horse Named Horsey McHorseface Win a Horse RaceWatch a Horse Named Horsey McHorseface Win a Horse RaceWhat's in a name?Drew WeisholtzDrew Weisholtz
Louisiana Horse Track Under Quarantine OrderLouisiana Horse Track Under Quarantine OrderAn outbreak of equine herpes has several hundred horses sidelined at the Fair Grounds Racecourse in New Orleans. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Exaggerator Beats Rival Nyquist At Preakness, Desormeaux Brothers CelebrateExaggerator Beats Rival Nyquist At Preakness, Desormeaux Brothers CelebrateExaggerator finally topped his rival Nyquist in the muddy Pimlico mud, giving Keith and Kent Desormeaux the Preakness Stakes.Scott PratherScott Prather