Roussel III (1975 - 2 divisions, 1994) Most wins by an owner: 2 - Louie J. Roussel III (1975, 1994) 2 - John A. Franks (1997, 1999) 2 - Anstu Stables (2003, 2015) 2 - Tom R. Durant (2019, 2020) Whirlaway/Mineshaft – Louisiana Stakes double: Guitar Player (1973), Tom Tulle (1974), Hearts of Lettuce (1975), Master Derby (1976), Bucks Nephew (1996) Whirlaway/Mineshaft – New Orleans Handicap double: Master Derby (1976), Precocity (1999), Include (2001), Master Command (2007), Nates Mineshaft (2012), Honorable Duty (2017), Olympiad (2022) Winners Notes: † The 1978 renewal of the Whirlaway Handicap was cancelled after several trainers removed their horses from the entry list and there were insufficient runners to hold the event. † The 2006 renewal of the Mineshaft Handicap was not scheduled due to the shortened Fair Grounds meeting being transferred to Louisiana Downs with continuing after effects of Hurricane Katrina which damaged the racetrack. See also List of American and Canadian Graded races References Fair Grounds Race Course Graded stakes races in the United States Horse races in New Orleans Horse racing Grade 3 stakes races in the United States Open mile category horse races Recurring sporting events established in 1973 1973 establishments in Louisiana