Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame facts for kids
The Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame is a special place in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Fair Grounds Race Course. It was started in 1971 to celebrate amazing horses and people who have made a big difference in the history of this famous race track. Think of it like a "Hall of Fame" for sports stars, but for horse racing!
Who Gets Into the Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame honors many different kinds of heroes from the world of horse racing. These include:
- Horses: Super fast and talented racehorses who won big races at Fair Grounds.
- Jockeys: The skilled riders who guide the horses during races. They need courage and great balance!
- Trainers: The people who teach and prepare the horses to race. They work hard to make sure the horses are fit and ready.
- Owners: The people who own the racehorses. They invest in the sport and love their horses.
- Track Officials and Executives: People who helped run the race track, organize events, or made important decisions for the sport.
These inductees are chosen because they showed incredible talent, dedication, or helped the Fair Grounds Race Course become what it is today.
Meet Some of the Inductees
Many incredible individuals and horses have been honored in the Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame. Here's a look at some of them and when they were inducted:
| Name | Inducted | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Frank "Buddy" Abadie | 2000 | Industry Official |
| Robby Albarado | 2005 | Jockey |
| A Letter to Harry | 1992 | Horse |
| Thomas M. Amoss | 1999 | Trainer |
| Eddie Arcaro | 1971 | Jockey |
| Ronald Ardoin | 1996 | Jockey |
| Steve Asmussen | 2011 | Trainer |
| Robert L. Baird | 1975 | Jockey |
| Bobby C. Barnett | 2000 | Trainer |
| Angel Barrera | 1994 | Trainer |
| W. Hal Bishop | 1971 | Owner |
| Black Gold | 1971 | Horse |
| Eric Wolfston Blind | NA | Track Official |
| Blushing K. D. | 2001 | Horse |
| Edward R. Bradley | 1971 | Owner, Breeder |
| Frank L. Brothers | 1992 | Trainer |
| Joseph E. Broussard | 2004 | Trainer |
| Ray Broussard | NA | Jockey |
| Joe W. & Dorothy D. Brown | 1974 | Owners |
| Cabildo | 1995 | Horse |
| John Blanks Campbell | 1971 | Track Official |
| Chou Croute | 2001 | Horse |
| John Francis Clark Jr. | 2001 | Owner, Industry Executive |
| Colonel Power | 1992 | Horse |
| Concern | 2004 | Horse |
| William Cottrill | 1999 | Owner |
| Davona Dale | 2003 | Horse |
| Pat Day | 1992 | Jockey |
| Jack DeFee | 1992 | Industry Executive |
| Eddie Delahoussaye | 1991 | Jockey |
| Grover G. "Bud" Delp | 2002 | Trainer |
| Diplomat Way | 1974 | Horse |
| Dixie Poker Ace | 1997 | Horse |
| Joseph P. Dorignac Jr. | 1992 | Breeder, Track Executive, Shareholder |
| Joseph P. Dorignac III | 2002 | Trainer, Track Shareholder |
| Francis Dunne | 2003 | Track Official |
| Henry Forrest | 1999 | Trainer |
| John A. Franks | 1992 | Owner, Breeder |
| Furl Sail | 2000 | Horse |
| Mack Garner | 1971 | Jockey |
| Edward H. Garrison | 1971 | Jockey |
| Grindstone | 2000 | Horse |
| T. Alie Grissom | 1991 | Owner, Breeder |
| Eric Guerin | 1991 | Jockey |
| Abe Hawkins | 1997 | Jockey |
| John Heckmann | 1998 | Jockey |
| William G. Helis Sr. | 1991 | Owner, Breeder, Track Owner |
| Norman "Butsy" Hernandez | 2004 | Owner |
| Samuel C. Hildreth | 1971 | Trainer |
| Neil J. Howard | 2005 | Trainer |
| Ben A. Jones | 1971 | Trainer |
| Duncan F. Kenner | 1971 | Owner, Breeder, Industry Executive |
| Marie G. Krantz | 2003 | Owner, Breeder, Track Executive |
| Sylvester W. Labrot Jr. | 2002 | Owner, Breeder, Track Executive |
| Allen "Black Cat" Lacombe | 1991 | Handicapper, Track Executive |
| Lane's End Farm | 2004 | Owner, Breeder |
| John S. Letellier | 1971 | Track Owner, Executive |
| Lexington | 1971 | Horse |
| Jack Lohman | 1998 | Owner, Breeder, Industry Executive |
| Johnny Longden | 1995 | Jockey |
| Lecomte | 1971 | Horse |
| Marriage | 1971 | Horse |
| John G. Masoni | 1999 | Track Owner |
| Master Derby | 1992 | Horse |
| Claude Mauberret Jr. | 2002 | Veterinarian, Industry Executive |
| John O. Meaux | 1996 | Trainer |
| Mike's Red | 1994 | Horse |
| Mineshaft | 2005 | Horse |
| Monarchist | 1971 | Horse |
| Monique Rene | 1999 | Horse |
| J. D. Mooney | 1999 | Jockey |
| Gardere F. Moore | NA | Track Executive |
| William I. Mott | 1997 | Trainer |
| Mervin H. Muniz Jr. | 2001 | Track Official, Executive |
| Joseph A. Murphy | 1971 | Track Official, Executive |
| James D. Nichols | 1993 | Jockey |
| No Le Hace | 1993 | Horse |
| Winfield O'Connor | 1999 | Jockey |
| John Kenneth "Jack" O'Hara | 1993 | Turf Writer, Book Author, Track Announcer |
| Pan Zareta | 1971 | Horse |
| Homer C. Pardue | 2000 | Trainer |
| Peace Rules | 2011 | Horse |
| Anthony Pelleteri | 1971 | Trainer, Track Executive |
| Harvey Peltier Sr. | 1994 | Owner, Breeder |
| Craig Perret | 1994 | Jockey |
| Princequillo | 2005 | Horse |
| Quatrain | 1971 | Horse |
| Rachel Alexandra | 2011 | Horse |
| Reel | 2001 | Horse |
| Risen Star | 1991 | Horse |
| Randy Romero | 1992 | Jockey |
| Louie J. Roussel III | NA | Owner, Trainer, Track Owner |
| Earl Sande | 1971 | Jockey |
| Clifford Scott | 1996 | Trainer |
| Tommy Scott | 1997 | Trainer, Track Official |
| Scott's Scoundrel | 2002 | Horse |
| William L. Shoemaker | 1971 | Jockey |
| Silverbulletday | 2002 | Horse |
| Tod Sloan | NA | Jockey |
| Dewey P. Smith | 1997 | Trainer |
| Larry Snyder | 1999 | Jockey |
| Spanish Play | 2002 | Horse |
| Albert M. Stall Sr. | 1995 | Owner, Industry Executive |
| Joseph R. Straus Sr. | 1998 | Owner, Breeder |
| Taylor's Special | 1998 | Horse |
| Tenacious | 1971 | Horse |
| Richard Ten Broeck | 2000 | Owner, Track Owner |
| Tiffany Lass | 1991 | Horse |
| Tippity Witchet | 1971 | Horse |
| Harry E. Trotsek | NA | Trainer |
| Jack Van Berg | 1991 | Owner, Trainer |
| Marion Van Berg | 1971 | Owner, Trainer |
| C. W. "Cracker" Walker | 1992 | Trainer |
| Thomas Jefferson Wells | 2000 | Owner, Breeder |
| Whirlaway | 1991 | Horse |
| David E. Whited | 2001 | Jockey, Trainer, Owner |
| Roger W. Wilson | 2001 | Owner |
| Vester R. Wright | 1991 | Trainer |
| Yorktown | 1996 | Horse |
| Anthony L. Zuppardo | 2003 | Owner |
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