Of all the challenges that Fair Grounds president Randy Soth has faced over a 25-year career in Thoroughbred racing, none has equaled the experience of rebuilding the New Orleans track following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.

Soth, who was named president of Fair Grounds in October 2004, was preparing for his second meet at the Fair Grounds when Hurricane Katrina stormed along

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