Fair Grounds Racing Podcast
By Chad Schexnayder
Get a look behind the scenes as Chad Schexnayder & clocker Mike Diliberto preview all the big stakes weekends from Thanksgiving to Louisiana Derby Day in March and talk to the men and women around Fair Grounds who are vital to the historic track's success. Fair Grounds is celebrating its 151st Thoroughbred racing season.
Fair Grounds Racing PodcastFeb 17, 2023
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36:33
Louisiana Derby Day ‘23
Chad Schexnayder and track clocker Mike Diliberto break down the blockbuster Saturday Louisiana Derby Day card at Fair Grounds. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Louisiana Craft Butchers. Check them out at lacraftbutchers.com
Mar 23, 202356:26
*Bonus Pod* Risen Star Late Pick 5 with Scott Shapiro
Chruchill Downs handicapper Scott Shapiro joins Chad Schexnayder on the Fair Grounds podcast to break down the $500,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 5 on the Risen Star card. Races 9-10-11-12-13 make up a challenging sequence. Will Hoosier Philly be a single in the Rachel Alexandra & how deep will you have to go in Risen Star to cash? Find out here....
Feb 17, 202336:33
Mardi Gras Risen Star Preview '23
Chad Schexnayder & Mike Diliberto go through the entire 13-race Louisiana Derby Preview day card. Will Hoosier Philly stamp herself as the top filly in her division; who will move to the head of the class in a jam packed 14-horse field in Risen Star & is the best horse on the card not even running in a stakes race?! Find out that and more right here on the Fair Grounds Racing Podcast. This episode brought to you by LOUISIANA CRAFT BUTCHERS (lacraftbutchers.com)
Feb 16, 202301:00:35
Mark Guidry - From the Winner’s Circle to the Stewards Stand
Chad Schexnayder sits down with one of the all time Cajun great jockeys Mark Guidry to discuss his riding career and how that has influenced his new occupation in the stewards stand. This episode brought to you by - Louisiana Craft Butchers (lacraftbutchers.com)
Feb 10, 202342:41
*BONUS POD* Lecomte Late Pick 5 With Michael Beychok
Former NHC Champ and Cajun bred Michael Beychok offers his insights on the late Pick 5 sequence at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
The late Pick 5 comes with a low 15% takeout and starts in Race 10. Give a listen and enjoy.
The late Pick 5 comes with a low 15% takeout and starts in Race 10. Give a listen and enjoy.
Jan 19, 202334:05
Lecomte Day '23
Chad Schexnayder and Mike Diliberto go through the entire 14-race card for Saturday, Jan. 21 at Fair Grounds Race Course. Plenty of high profile maiden races and six stakes including the G3 Louisiana H. and the G3 Lecomte Stakes for 3-year olds and best bet and longshot specials. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Louisiana Craft Butchers. Check out what they have to offer at www.lacraftbutchers.com.
Jan 19, 202352:06
Santa's Road to the Derby Kickoff Day
Chad Schexnayder & Mike Diliberto talk about the happenings at Fair Grounds this holiday weekend. TURF RACING is back and a special 13-race holiday stakes card on Monday, Dec. 26. Jump into the action right here on the Fair Grounds Racing podcast - sponsored by LOUISIANA CRAFT BUTCHERS. Check them out at LACRAFTBUTCHERS.COM
Dec 22, 202259:22
Louisiana Champions Day '22
Chad Schexnayder & Fair Grounds clocker Mike Diliberto go through the 9-race Louisiana Champions Day on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Fair Grounds. Highlights include a battle between multiple stakes winners Free Like A Girl and Ova Charged in the Ladies Sprint & a very competitive Sprint amongst a full field of 14 colts & geldings to end the card. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Louisiana Craft Butchers. Let them cater your holiday parties. Check out what they have to offer at www.lacraftbutchers.com.
Dec 07, 202243:23
Interview with Trainer Sam David Jr.
Chad Schexnayder sits down with veteran horseman Sam David Jr. whose career spans six decades in Thoroughbred horse racing. His barn is full of talented Louisiana breds & we also take a look back at the great Blushing KD. This episode is brought to you buy Louisiana Craft Butchers. Visit them at lacraftbutchers.com
Nov 30, 202238:18
Fair Grounds Thanksgiving Preview
Chad Schexnayder & Mike Diliberto handicap the Thanksgiving Day card and the late pick 6. Included in this episode are best bets, picks for leading owner, trainer and jockey for the upcoming meet and much more. Give a listen!
This episode is sponosored by Louisiana Craft Butchers for all you catering holiday needs check them out at lacraftbutchers.com
Nov 23, 202236:05
Fair Grounds Preview #151
Chad Schexnayder gives a quick preview to the 2022-2023 Fair Grounds meet which starts on Friday Nov. 18
Oct 22, 202202:43
Kentucky Derby 148 Preview
Veteran handicappers Mike Diliberto & Chad Schexnayder take a look at all the contenders in Kentucky Derby 148. Can Epicenter break through for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen? Will it be one of the 3 Todd Pletcher charges? Or is there an upset minded horse you can key some bets around?
Plus - what horses have come out of Fair Grounds that could be winners this weekend?
Listen now and find out! This episode brought to you by Louisiana Craft Butchers. Check them out online at lacraftbutchers.com
May 04, 202252:01
**Special Guests Jon "Hurricane" Hurd & Kenny Schmitt Weigh In on the Late Pick 5 on Louisiana Derby Day**
Listen in as the Hurricane himself Jon Hurd & pro handicapper and owner of FB WINNERS Kenny Schmitt joined the pod to talk a little Fair Grounds and what their tickets will look like in the Late Pick 5. They throw in some longshots for earlier in the card and find out why #11 is worth betting. This episode brought to you by Louisiana Craft Butchers. Check them out online at lacraftbutchers.com
Mar 24, 202252:45
Louisiana Derby Card Preview '22!
Chad Schexnayder and clocker Mike Diliberto take you through the 12-race Louisiana Derby Day card with focus on the All-Stakes late pick 5 and give out plenty of good information for the tough maiden special weight races on the card. This episode brought to you by Louisiana Craft Butchers. Check them out online at lacraftbutchers.com
Mar 23, 202248:22
Andrew Cary - Cary Bloodstock
Andrew Cary joins the podcast to discuss his role as a bloodstock agent in horse racing & the ties he has to Louisiana-based breeding operation of Coteau Grove Farms. For more on Cary Bloodstock check them out on Twitter @CaryBloodstock or at www.carybloodstock.com. This episode brought to you by Louisiana Craft Butchers. Check them out online at lacraftbutchers.com
Mar 05, 202242:04
Risen Star Day Pod is Here!
Chad Schexnayder and Fair Grounds clocker Mike Diliberto take a look at all six stakes races and some competitive maiden special weight fields. The Louisiana Derby Preview Day has a Noon (CST) post time. This episode is sponsored by Louisiana Craft Butchers. Check them out online at lacraftbutchers.com
Feb 16, 202256:17
Trainer Brad Cox Barn Tour
Brad Cox stops by the podcast fresh off winning his 2nd Eclipse Award as the nation's top trainer. Listen to find out what he expects from his starters on the Risen Star card this Saturday. This episode is sponsored by Louisiana Craft Butchers. Check them out at lacraftbutchers.com
Feb 14, 202236:48
"Road to The Derby Day" Featuring G3 Lecomte Stakes
Chad Schexnayder & clocker Mike Diliberto plow through the entire 14-race card which includes six stakes races across all divisions. You also get insight into all the maiden special weights races on the card filled with first time starters. Be sure to support our sponsor LOUISIANA CRAFT BUTCHERS - contact them at 504-466-9788 or go to Louisianacraftbutchers.com
Jan 20, 202250:43
Trainer Cherie DeVaux
Trainer Cherie DeVaux joins the podcast to discuss her stable at Fair Grounds and reflect back on a record year in 2021 and what's on the horizon for 2022.
Jan 05, 202242:20
Merry Monday Stakes Action!
Chad Schexnayder & Mike Diliberto go through the All-Stakes Late Pick 5 on Monday's Christmas card. Two big fields for 3-year-old turfers in the Pago Hop Stakes & The Woodchopper & a very intriguing rendition of the Sugar Bowl Stakes for 2-year-olds ends the card.
Dec 25, 202127:55
Super Santa Sunday Card
Chad Schexnayder & Mike Diliberto handicap the Super Santa Sunday card at Fair Grounds including 6 stakes races on the 13-race card and bring you up to date on all things happening around the Fair Grounds this Christmas.
Dec 23, 202154:17
"The King" - Ronald Ardoin
The winningest jockey in Fair Grounds storied history with over 2,000 trips to the winner's circle Louisiana's own Ronald Ardoin joins the pod to discuss his life and career in the game he loves and being a jockey agent for Emanuel Nieves.
Dec 16, 202125:41
Louisiana Champions Day Preview ‘21
Chad Schexnayder & Mike Diliberto take you through the Fair Grounds Louisiana Champions Day card on Sat. Dec. 11 with handicapping angles and picks.
Dec 09, 202134:52
Trainer Dallas Stewart
Chad Schexnayder & home town trainer Dallas Stewart talk about his love of all things Fair Grounds, the horses to watch his barn this meet & a special family surprise happening this week! Enjoy!
Dec 06, 202123:34
Fair Grounds 150th SEASON Preview
Chad Schexnayder and track handicapper Mike Diliberto preview Fair Grounds' 150th thoroughbred racing season including the Thanksgiving Classic & two Turf Memorial Stakes for Joe Ray Peluso & Bob Wright. Plus they give their picks for leading owner, leading trainer and leading jockey for the 2021-22 meet.
Nov 22, 202101:06:03
FG Meet Short Preview
Short preview of what you will be able to get this year on the Fair Grounds Racing Podcast
Oct 10, 202101:22