2019 Louisiana Derby

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The Louisiana Derby takes places at the famous Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The race has been won by many legendary horses. Two have gone on to claim 1st place in the Kentucky Derby. This year’s race will be no different, many top horses will be racing.

2019 Louisiana Derby

The first race at Fair Grounds Race Course took place on March 20, 1839. At that time it was called the Louisiana Race Course. The city of New Orleans hosts many great events. The Louisiana Derby is just one of the many traditions. The city also hosts a large Mardi Gras celebration, and has been the site of the Super Bowl several times.

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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. Louisiana Derby Winners Odds & Payouts 1991-2019. Odds are shown as listed in the charts. Hover-over or touch each bar for $2 payout. 2012 winner Hero of Order has been excluded from the graph as an outlier at $1 odd of $109.40 to allow for better overall visualization, but.

The Louisiana Derby runs March 23rd, 2019.

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.

2019 Louisiana Derby Field

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.

Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:42:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 7 1/4 lengths

2019 Louisiana Derby Results

DatePast WinnerTrainerJockeyOwner
03/20/2020Wells Bayou
  • Trainer /Brad H. Cox
  • Jockey /Florent Geroux
  • Owner /Gasaway, Clint, Gasaway, Lance, Madaket Stables LLC and Wonder Stables
Brad H. CoxFlorent GerouxGasaway, Clint, Gasaway, Lance, Madaket Stables LLC and Wonder Stables
03/22/2019By My Standards
  • Trainer /W. Bret Calhoun
  • Jockey /Gabriel Saez
  • Owner /Allied Racing Stable, LLC
W. Bret CalhounGabriel SaezAllied Racing Stable, LLC
03/23/2018Noble Indy
  • Trainer /Todd A. Pletcher
  • Jockey /John R. Velazquez
  • Owner /WinStar Farm LLC and Repole Stable
Todd A. PletcherJohn R. VelazquezWinStar Farm LLC and Repole Stable
03/31/2017Girvin
  • Trainer /Joe Sharp
  • Jockey /Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
  • Owner /Brad Grady
Joe SharpBrian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.Brad Grady
03/25/2016Gun Runner
  • Trainer /Steven M. Asmussen
  • Jockey /Florent Geroux
  • Owner /Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm
Steven M. AsmussenFlorent GerouxWinchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm
03/27/2015International Star
  • Trainer /Michael J. Maker
  • Jockey /Miguel Mena
  • Owner /Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
Michael J. MakerMiguel MenaRamsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
03/28/2014Vicar's in Trouble
  • Trainer /Michael J. Maker
  • Jockey /Rosie Napravnik
  • Owner /Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
Michael J. MakerRosie NapravnikRamsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
03/29/2013Revolutionary
  • Trainer /Todd A. Pletcher
  • Jockey /Javier Castellano
  • Owner /WinStar Farm LLC
Todd A. PletcherJavier CastellanoWinStar Farm LLC
03/31/2012Hero of Order
  • Trainer /Gennadi Dorochenko
  • Jockey /Eddie Martin, Jr.
  • Owner /Raut LLC
Gennadi DorochenkoEddie Martin, Jr.Raut LLC
03/25/2011Pants On Fire
  • Trainer /Kelly J. Breen
  • Jockey /Rosie Napravnik
  • Owner /Hall, George and Lori
Kelly J. BreenRosie NapravnikHall, George and Lori
03/26/2010Mission Impazible
  • Trainer /Todd A. Pletcher
  • Jockey /Rajiv Maragh
  • Owner /Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC
Todd A. PletcherRajiv MaraghTwin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC
03/13/2009Friesan Fire
  • Trainer /J. Larry Jones
  • Jockey /Gabriel Saez
  • Owner /Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm
J. Larry JonesGabriel SaezVinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm
03/07/2008Pyro
  • Trainer /Steven M. Asmussen
  • Jockey /Shaun Bridgmohan
  • Owner /Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
Steven M. AsmussenShaun BridgmohanWinchell Thoroughbreds LLC
03/09/2007Circular Quay
  • Trainer /Todd A. Pletcher
  • Jockey /John R. Velazquez
  • Owner /Tabor, Michael B. and Doreen
Todd A. PletcherJohn R. VelazquezTabor, Michael B. and Doreen
03/11/2005High Limit
  • Trainer /Robert J. Frankel
  • Jockey /Ramon A. Dominguez
  • Owner /Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc.
Robert J. Frankel Ramon A. DominguezGary and Mary West Stables, Inc.
03/06/2004Wimbledon
  • Trainer /Bob Baffert
  • Jockey /Javier Santiago
  • Owner /James McIngvale
Bob BaffertJavier SantiagoJames McIngvale
03/08/2003Peace Rules
  • Trainer /Robert J. Frankel
  • Jockey /Edgar S. Prado
  • Owner /Edmund A. Gann
Robert J. Frankel Edgar S. PradoEdmund A. Gann
03/09/2002Repent
  • Trainer /Kenneth G. McPeek
  • Jockey /Jerry D. Bailey
  • Owner /Select Stable
Kenneth G. McPeekJerry D. Bailey Select Stable
03/10/2001Fifty Stars
  • Trainer /Steven M. Asmussen
  • Jockey /Donnie J. Meche
  • Owner /Cassels, James and Zollars, Bob
Steven M. AsmussenDonnie J. MecheCassels, James and Zollars, Bob
03/11/2000Mighty
  • Trainer /Frank L. Brothers
  • Jockey /Shane J. Sellers
  • Owner /Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.
Frank L. Brothers Shane J. SellersClaiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.
03/13/1999Kimberlite Pipe
  • Trainer /Dallas Stewart
  • Jockey /Robby Albarado
  • Owner /Prairie Star Racing and Gunther, John
Dallas StewartRobby AlbaradoPrairie Star Racing and Gunther, John
03/14/1998Comic Strip
  • Trainer /Neil J. Howard
  • Jockey /Shane J. Sellers
  • Owner /Farish, William S., Humphrey, Jr., G. W. and Elkins, James
Neil J. HowardShane J. SellersFarish, William S., Humphrey, Jr., G. W. and Elkins, James
03/15/1997Crypto Star
  • Trainer /Wayne M. Catalano
  • Jockey /Pat Day
  • Owner /Yates, Darrell and Evelyn
Wayne M. CatalanoPat Day Yates, Darrell and Evelyn
03/16/1996Grindstone
  • Trainer /D. Wayne Lukas
  • Jockey /Jerry D. Bailey
  • Owner /Overbrook Farm
D. Wayne LukasJerry D. Bailey Overbrook Farm
03/18/1995Petionville
  • Trainer /Randy K. Bradshaw
  • Jockey /Chris W. Antley
  • Owner /Everest Stables, Inc.
Randy K. Bradshaw Chris W. Antley Everest Stables, Inc.
03/18/1994Kandaly
  • Trainer /Louie J. Roussel, III
  • Jockey /Craig Perret
  • Owner /Mrs. Carlton Cole
Louie J. Roussel, IIICraig Perret Mrs. Carlton Cole
03/19/1993Dixieland Heat
  • Trainer /Gerald J. Romero
  • Jockey /Randy P. Romero
  • Owner /Leland Cook
Gerald J. Romero Randy P. Romero Leland Cook
03/20/1992Line in the Sand
  • Trainer /Neil J. Howard
  • Jockey /Pat Day
  • Owner /W S FARISH ET AL
Neil J. HowardPat Day W S FARISH ET AL
03/02/1991Richman
  • Trainer /William I. Mott
  • Jockey /Pat Day
  • Owner /Lucas William F Estate Of
William I. MottPat Day Lucas William F Estate Of
03/17/1990Heaven Again
  • Trainer /Vincent A. Timphony
  • Jockey /Corey S. Nakatani
  • Owner /Timphony Karen
Vincent A. Timphony Corey S. NakataniTimphony Karen
03/11/1989Dispersal
  • Trainer /Grover G. Delp
  • Jockey /Jose A. Santos
  • Owner /Meyerhoff H & T
Grover G. Delp Jose A. Santos Meyerhoff H & T
03/12/1988Risen Star
  • Trainer /Louie J. Roussel, III
  • Jockey /Shane P. Romero
  • Owner /Lamarque Rcg Sta & Roussel III
Louie J. Roussel, IIIShane P. Romero Lamarque Rcg Sta & Roussel III
03/14/1987J. T.'s Pet
  • Trainer /Lynn S. Whiting
  • Jockey /Pat Day
  • Owner /Partee W C
Lynn S. WhitingPat Day Partee W C
03/22/1986Country Light
  • Trainer /Steven C. Penrod
  • Jockey /Pat Day
  • Owner /Cherry Valley Farm
Steven C. Penrod Pat Day Cherry Valley Farm
03/30/1985Violado
  • Trainer /William E. Burch
  • Jockey /Jacinto Vasquez
  • Owner /Due Process Stable
William E. Burch Jacinto Vasquez Due Process Stable
03/24/1984Taylor's Special
  • Trainer /William I. Mott
  • Jockey /Sam Maple
  • Owner /Lucas W F
William I. MottSam Maple Lucas W F
03/26/1983Balboa Native
  • Trainer /D. Wayne Lukas
  • Jockey /Jorge Velasquez
  • Owner /Spreen R H
D. Wayne LukasJorge Velasquez Spreen R H
03/27/1982El Baba
  • Trainer /Dewey Smith
  • Jockey /Don Brumfield
  • Owner /Brown Mrs J W
Dewey Smith Don Brumfield Brown Mrs J W
03/28/1981Woodchopper
  • Trainer /Reinacher R J Jr
  • Jockey /Jorge Velasquez
  • Owner /Greentree Stable
Reinacher R J Jr Jorge Velasquez Greentree Stable
03/22/1980Prince Valiant
  • Trainer /John M. Gaver, Jr.
  • Jockey /Miguel Angel Gonzalez
  • Owner /Greentree Stable
John M. Gaver, Jr. Miguel Angel Gonzalez Greentree Stable
03/17/1979Golden Act
  • Trainer /Loren Rettele
  • Jockey /Sandy Hawley
  • Owner /Oldknow & Phipps
Loren Rettele Sandy Hawley Oldknow & Phipps
03/18/1978Esops Foibles
  • Trainer /Loren Rettele
  • Jockey /Chris J. McCarron
  • Owner /Frankel J
Loren Rettele Chris J. McCarron Frankel J
03/19/1977Clev Er Tell
  • Trainer /Homer C. Pardue
  • Jockey /Ray Broussard
  • Owner /Proler & Straus
Homer C. Pardue Ray Broussard Proler & Straus
03/19/1976Johnny Appleseed
  • Trainer /John M. Gaver, Jr.
  • Jockey /Marco Castaneda
  • Owner /Greentree Stable
John M. Gaver, Jr. Marco Castaneda Greentree Stable