The Louisiana Derby is a Grade II stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses. It is run annually at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is a major prep race for the Kentucky Derby. The race was first run in 1894 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious races in the United States.
The Louisiana Derby is a 1 1/16-mile race run on a dirt track. The race offers a purse of $1 million and is a major stepping stone for horses looking to qualify for the Kentucky Derby. The race is also a major economic driver for the city of New Orleans, generating an estimated $10 million in revenue each year.
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