Led by 2-year-old champion and three-time Grade 1 winner Forte, a total of 369 3-year-old Thoroughbreds were made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown series during the early nomination phase, which closed Saturday, Jan. 28.
On Saturday, February 18, Louisiana Derby Preview Day at Fair Grounds Race will feature a pair of key 3-year-old stakes the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2), which was extended from 1 1/16 to 1 1/8 miles three years ago, and the $300,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2), for fillies to be contested at 1 1/16 miles.
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