(Rider James Graham wins 3,000 career race with victory at the Fair Grounds on Sunday / Photo Courtesy of the Fair Grounds) From the Fair Grounds Media Team / Kevin Kilroy: On Sunday in Race 2, jockey James Graham won his 3,000th career victory, piloting Big Chief Racing and Rocker O Ranch’s Vortex for trainer Keith Desormeaux at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. Coming into the 2023-2024 meet, Graham was ten away from the milestone. He wasted no time closing the gap, winning ten races over 9 cards, including stakes victories in the Claiming Crown Tiara and Iron horse, as well as the John Valene and Joseph Peluso over opening weekend. “It’s quite emotional actually,” Graham said. “I came here in 2002 and all I ever wanted was a shot. I wish my mom was still alive to see this. Thank you to everybody who has ever put me