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Fair Grounds' Photographer Lou Hodges, Jr. Announces Retirement

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Lou Hodges, Jr., a second-generation photographer who has captured horse racing images at the Fair Grounds since 1976, has announced his retirement. Hodges, Jr., who took over the family business in 1978, will now hand the reins over to his daughter, Amanda Hodges Weir. “Fair Grounds has been lucky to have Lou Hodges,” Senior Director of Racing Jason Boulet said. “Our racetrack, our horses, and our horsemen have come to life through the fantasti…
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Fair Grounds' Photographer Lou Hodges, Jr. Announces Retirement

Lou Hodges, Jr., a second-generation photographer who has captured horse racing images at the Fair Grounds since 1976, has announced his retirement. Hodges, Jr., who took over the family business in 1978, will now hand the reins over to his daughter, Amanda Hodges Weir. “Fair Grounds has been lucky to have Lou Hodges,” Senior Director of Racing Jason Boulet said. “Our racetrack, our horses, and our horsemen have come to life through the fantasti…

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Fair Grounds track photographer Lou Hodges Jr. announces retirement – Crescent City Sports

Since 1976, second-generation track photographer Lou Hodges Jr. has captured horse racing at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, and at age 76, he has decided to retire. Fair Grounds track photographer Lou Hodges Jr. announces retirement

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Fair Grounds photog Hodges is retiring; daughter takes baton

Since 1976, second-generation track photographer Lou Hodges Jr. has captured horse racing at Fair Grounds. At age 76 he has decided to retire. On Sunday the track will celebrate his career, and the fourth race will be run in his honor.  Beginning in 1948 when Lou Hodges Sr. became the assistant to Jack Blythe, a member of the Hodges family has served as Fair Grounds’ in-house photographer for 76 years. Lou Hodges Jr. joined his father in 1976 an…

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Long-serving Fair Grounds track photographer Lou Hodges Jr. announces retirement | Topics: Fair Grounds, Fair Grounds Race Course, Louisiana

Article by Kevin Kilroy/Fair Grounds: Interview with veteran snapper with third-generation Amanda Hodges Weir set to take over at New Orleans venue

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Thoroughbred Racing Commentary broke the news in on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
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