A Horse of a Different Color

Fair Grounds Race Course at 1751 Gentilly Blvd. is called by locals, New Orleans Fair Grounds. The track was opened in 1852 under the name Union Race Course. Home of the "Louisiana Derby" the Fair Grounds is one of the oldest racing sites in the United States.

Racing season runs from Thanksgiving weekend thru the end of March. The Fair Grounds is also the location of the famed New Orleans Jazz Fest. The Fest is held each year over a pair of three day weekends...last week-end in April and the first week-end in May.

"The best horse doesn't always win the race." an Irish saying