Sports Briefs: Fair Grounds’ 136th racing meet comes to an end
The final race of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots’ 136th season was run Sunday, but the meet’s legacy may not be determined until later this year.For instance, will Louisiana Derby winner Pyro go on to become only the third horse to achieve a Louisiana Derby-Kentucky Derby double? Will his stablemate, 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin, be the first horse to train on Gentilly and go on to win the …
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