Star Guitar Stakes to Highlight Fair Grounds Racing Schedule

The Louisiana Stallion of the Year Star Guitar S., a stakes race for three-year-olds, is scheduled to seize place at the Fair Grounds Race Course on February 28, 2026. The race, worth $100,000, will be contested at a distance of one mile and 70 yards on the dirt track.

Contenders for the Star Guitar Stakes

A field of eight horses has been entered in the race, each looking to make their mark in this important stakes event. Here’s a look at the contenders:

• Wherethehitsare (Mitole – Seaside Candy): Trained by Albert M. Stall, Jr., and ridden by Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
• Scar Ship (Midshipman – Hopeful Union): Trained by Ricky Courville, with Kevin Roman in the saddle.
• Mogumbeaux (Mo Tom – Fiftyshadesofnay): Trained by Brett A. Brinkman, and ridden by Thomas L. Pompell.
• Creole Chrome (Volatile – Funny Moon): Trained by Joe Sharp, with Jose L. Ortiz as the jockey.
• Bubby (Blame – Hyper Piper): Trained by Sam B. David, Jr., and ridden by Sofia Vives.
• Mor Force (Mor Spirit – Ready Witted): Trained by Jayde J. Gelner, with Isaac Castillo listed as the jockey.
• Chariot (Aurelius Maximus – Mabeeitstime): Trained by Shane Wilson, and ridden by Harry Hernandez.
• Thebabeslayer (Collected – Candy Bay): Trained by Steven M. Asmussen, with James Graham as the jockey.

Trainer Spotlight: Albert M. Stall, Jr.

The race is named in honor of Star Guitar, a Louisiana-bred stallion who has become a prominent figure in the state’s breeding program. Notably, Albert M. Stall, Jr., the trainer of Wherethehitsare, is a highly respected horse racing trainer. Stall is best known for winning the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Classic with Blame, defeating the champion filly Zenyatta [Wikipedia]. As of August 23, 2018, Stall had achieved 1,585 career wins [Equibase].

Star Guitar’s Legacy

Star Guitar, born in 2005, raced from 2009 to 2012, achieving numerous victories at tracks including Churchill Downs, Delta Downs, and Fair Grounds [HorseRacingNation]. He secured wins in several stakes races, including the 2012 Louisiana Legends Classic Stakes and multiple Louisiana Champions Day Classics [HorseRacingNation]. He is now recognized as a leading stallion in Louisiana.

The Star Guitar Stakes promises to be an exciting event, showcasing some of the top three-year-old talent in the region.