Dear Readers: The Times wishes its readers a very happy and prosperous 2018! It's also time for an update on the Fair Grounds Racing Club horses, who have both turned four years old as of January 1st. Club filly Efforting, who spent the summer on the farm in Northern …
Duncan Kenner’s Ashland Featured in Louisiana Cultural Vistas Magazine
Dear Readers: The Times has been hinting about its most recent contribution on the topic of antebellum turfman Duncan Kenner, and its piece titled "Diligent Restoration: The renovation and remarkable history of Ashland-Belle Helene plantation" is included in the Fall 2017 issue …
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Excitations Steals Second Place in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes
Dear Readers: The Times was on hiatus during August, enjoying the unseasonably cool summer weather of Saratoga Springs! As we count down the last days of summer back in steamy New Orleans, we're overdue in providing an update on the stars of the Fair Grounds Racing …
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Fair Grounds Racing Club’s Excitations at the Spa!
Dear Readers: Before we dive into the exploits of Fair Grounds Racing Club horses Excitations and Efforting, we'd like to update our readers on the Times' recent activities. We are pleased to announce that the Times is contributing a piece to a local Louisiana publication for …
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Fair Grounds Racing Club: Shipping Ain’t Easy
Dear Readers: You're correct if you think we're referencing the Club horses shipping to new tracks to race, but they're not the only ones enduring the hardship; the Times just weathered the long-distance move of its offices from Kentucky back to New Orleans! As a result, we are …
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