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The raw list of the hundreds of 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival performers has been out long enough now to fully digest.

On Saturday at Fair Grounds, trainer Steve Asmussen won the Lecomte (G3) for the fourth time, taking this year’s edition with Gun Runner victor Track Phantom, whom he reports came back great after the race.

Horse Racing Q&A: Lecomte Stakes winner "Track Phantom" eyes Risen Star Stakes for Steve Asmussen Lecomte Stakes Track Phantom Risen Star Stakes Steve Asmussen

The gloves came off early in the 80th running of the $200,000 Lecomte (G3) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots as the two top contenders, Track Phantom and Nash broke running for the lead.

  The popular question this time of year will be…”Is it too early to think about Kentucky Derby/Oaks 150?”…the answer is “I think not”   With that in mind, let’s examine two races at The Fair Grounds in New Orleans on January 20. Because ladies are always first, we will take a look at the ultra-impressive Silverbulletday Stakes winner.   Brad Cox is a guy that knows how to win the Kentucky Oaks....

The much-maligned and seldom-used banknotes are creating quite a stir among collectors. Here's what you're looking for.

Private Creed, a bay thoroughbred colt, is the 2023 Aiken-Trained Horse of the Year. He received the same honor in 2022, making him the fourth two-time winner.

2024 Lecomte Stakes preview: Catching up with trainer Brad Cox Lecomte Stakes Brad Cox

The much-maligned and seldom-used banknotes are creating quite a stir among collectors. Here's what you're looking for.

Who will join the Rolling Stones at the Fair Grounds this spring?