All-Access Trackside Coverage: 2026 Risen Star Weekend at Fair Grounds
Racing at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)
February 13th, 2026
Welcome to our All-Access Trackside Coverage of the 2026 Risen Star Weekend at Fair Grounds. We'll be here throughout the weekend to give you all the latest horse racing news, expert picks, odds, analysis, and more.
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Your Risen Star ML favorite Paladin cooling off after morning exercise. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/31gOB9jRLL
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Good morning from Risen Star (G2) contender Courting @fairgroundsnola 🤩 pic.twitter.com/7vyWmZgI4E
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2026 Risen Star at Fair Grounds FAQ
When is the 2026 Risen Star?
The Fair Grounds Risen Star 2026 race time is set to start on February 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM CST or 6:30 PM EST.
What's the schedule for the Risen Star Weekend 2026?
Fair Grounds Risen Star 2026 race times
| Race | Time (EST) | Time (CT) |
| Race 1 | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| Race 2 | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| Colonel Power S. | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Race 4 | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Race 5 | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Race 6 | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Race 7 | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Albert M. Stall Memorial S. | 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Mineshaft S. (G3) | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Fair Grounds S. (G3) | 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Rachel Alexandra S. (G1) | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Risen Star (G2) | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
How to get live trackside coverage for the 2026 Risen Star Stakes?
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Where to watch the 2026 Risen Star Stakes live?
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What are the top horses expected from the 2026 Risen Star?
Are you wondering who the top contenders for the 2026 Risen Star race is? Here are a few of the top horses expected from the 2026 Risen Star.
- #4 Paladin
- #2 Golden Tempo
- #7 Courting
RELATED: Tipsheet: 2026 Risen Star Stakes
Notable horses in the Risen Star Stakes
If your not set on Paladin, Golden Tempo, or Courting as your best bet, take a look at these options.
#1 Universe
Pro: Ran well below par at Oaklawn; three times graded-placed before that.
Con: Should get a stronger pace here, but gives a vibe of being a cut below.
#3 Carson Street
Pro: Outran expectations in the Lecomte, exiting off-track maiden win.
Con: Nine furlongs might not be best for him, given his running style.
#5 Chip Honcho
Pro: On the pace throughout in Lecomte; might rate more here with blinkers off.
Con: Has pretty much run the same race all four starts; must move forward.
#8 Quality Mischief
Pro: Fell too far behind in Lecomte, capable of showing more early foot.
Con: Appears to be a cut below better local contenders.
Risen Star Stakes past winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey / Trainer |
| 2025 | Magnitude | Ben Curtis / Steve Asmussen |
| 2024 | Sierra Leone | Tyler Gaffalione / Chad Brown |
| 2023 | Angel of Empire | Luis Saez / Brad Cox |
| 2022 | Epicenter | Joel Rosario / Steve Asmussen |
| 2021 | Mandaluoun | Florent Geroux / Brad Cox |
