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Louisiana Derby Getaway Winner Selected

Friday, February 15 6:43 pm  •  Tags: Twinspires, ADW, betting, horse racing, horses, twin spires, twinspires, wagering

Horse owner Terry Brown was randomly selected from a pool of over 860 TwinSpires Players Thursday, Februrary 14th, 2008 in the first ever TwinSpires Louisiana Derby Getaway. The drawing was held after the 7th race at Fair Grounds Race Course and hosted by Jessica Pacheco.

Brown, a long time Thoroughbred owner, Twin Spires Club member, and Arlington Park fan, has been to locales around the globe, but will be making his first trip ever to the city of New Orleans for a VIP trip to this year's Louisiana Derby. As the winning entry, Brown wins a trip for two to the 2008 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds Race Course, March 8th, 2008 that includes airfare for two (via American Airlines) two Louisiana Derby tickets, a complimentary meal for two and one hotel room for two nights and $500 in cash.

TwinSpires congratulates Terry and would like to thank all of our Players who wagered on Louisiana Derby Preview Day or sent in a free entry to participate in the drawing.