Twitter Accounts to Follow for the Louisiana Derby

The Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby is significant for two reasons: it’s Fair Grounds Race Course’s major prep race for the Kentucky Derby and it is also one of the first 100-point races on the road to the Derby. What that means is a win in the race, or even a second-place finish, can catapult a horse into the starting gate at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. It’s a big race and there are many big personalities covering the race and competing in it whose Twitter accounts you’ll want to watch closely. 
@Fairgroundsnola

The Fair Grounds official Twitter account is a great source for everything related to the Louisiana Derby and the fanfare surrounding the race. You'll also find a lot of great photos coming from this account. 
@Brianwspencer 
Brian Spencer is a racing analyst and handicapper at the Fair Grounds. He's also a great guy. Follow him for insight on who looks good in the paddock, betting tips and some more great photos from the track. 
@BH_Angst 
Blood-Horse writer Frank Angst will be on location at the Fair Grounds, covering all of the action on Louisiana Derby day. Be sure to keep an eye on his feed for updates on the big race and developments before and after the Louisiana Derby. 
@flothejock

Florent Geroux is not only the leading rider at the Fair Grounds, he’s also the jockey of Gun Runner, who won the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes, the local prep race for the Louisiana Derby. 
@DRFHersh 
Marcus Hersh is an extremely sharp and witty correspondent for the Daily Racing Form at Fair Grounds. His Twitter posts will include updates on how the race is shaping up and links to other stories that develop during the course of the week.
@JohnGDooley 
John G. Dooley is the voice of Fair Grounds, as the track's commentator. He's a must-follow for updates on race day, race results and interesting observations from his booth above the track.
@AdolphsonRacing

Michael Adolphson is a racing analyst, as well as a notes writer and media specialist at Fair Grounds. Working in that capacity takes Michael behind the scenes and he's great at sharing photos on Twitter of the horses and people he meets on the backstretch. 
@KRLangston1965 
Kim Langston is another must-follow for photos at Fair Grounds, from the backstretch to the finish line.
@Hernandez_Colby 
Colby Hernandez is second in the rider standings at the Fair Grounds and he’s fairly active on Twitter, as well. He’ll be aboard Forevamo in the Louisiana Derby. The colt finished second in the Risen Star Stakes.
@gmbracing

This is the official account of G M B Racing, the owner of Grade 3 LeComte Stakes winner Mo Tom. The horse also finished third in the Risen Star. 
@NOLASports 
The sports account for The Times-Picayune in New Orleans. You can also get updates and a race recap on the paper's horse racing page here. 
@dasracingstable 
The official account of trainer Dominick Schettino. He’s the man behind one of the probable favorites in the Louisiana Derby, Greenpointcrusader. The horse finished seventh in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile last fall but returned with a strong second-place finish in the Grade 2 Holy Bull Stakes in January at Gulfstream Park.
@BradCoxRacing

Brad Cox trains one of the buzz horses heading into the Louisiana Derby, Dazzling Gem. The colt is a perfect two for two in his career and Cox is fairly active on Twitter, with updates on this horse and others that he trains.
@GeoffWorden 
If you want the scoop on things to do, places to see and food to eat in New Orleans, ABR contributing food and lifestyle writer Geoff Worden is a great resource. He's also a big racing fan and a great guy. Check out his "Playing Hooky at Fair Grounds" blog. 
@BeychokRacing

If you're looking for a sharp opinion of who to bet and who not to bet, then you can't do any better than National Handicapping Champion Michael Beychok. Not only does "Chok" know his stuff, in general, he's Louisiana-based and Fair Grounds is his home track. 
@James_D_Graham 
One of the more popular riders at the Fair Grounds is James Graham. He doesn’t have a mount in the Louisiana Derby but you’ll see him in some of the undercard races throughout the day. 
@ABRLive 
As with all major Derby prep races, you can count on the official Twitter account of America's Best Racing. From betting tips and handicapping on the racing itself to fashion advice and places to eat near the Fair Grounds, we’ve got you covered.