All LAHBPA members are welcome Tuesday December 9th, 2025 at 11:00AM.

At the LAHBPA Offices on Gentilly, New Orleans, LA

The Gentilly Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving and will reopen on Monday December 1st.

The Bookkeepers at Fair Grounds will be open for racing Thanksgiving Day through Saturday. The Bookkeepers at Delta Downs and Evangeline Downs will be open for racing Friday and Saturday.

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Mike Fenasci at 504-473-9023.

If you have an emergency regarding Bookkeeper, call Kristie Piglia at 504-919-3468 or Ed Fenasci at 504-812-8771.

If you have an emergency regarding the Medical Program, call Murray Woodward at 504-669-2254

The Gentilly Office will be closed on Labor Day Monday, September 1st. 

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Mike Fenasci at 504-473-9023. 

The Louisiana Downs Bookkeeper (318-742-3986) will be open during racing.  The Evangeline Downs Bookkeeper (337-594-3123) will be open during racing.  If you have an emergency regarding Bookkeeper, call Ed Fenasci at 504-812-8771 or Kristie Piglia at 504-919-3468. 

If you have an emergency regarding the Medical Program, call Murray Woodward at 504-669-2254

Re: 2025 Thoroughbred (TB) early Stabling and Training Schedule at FG

• Bedding and equipment move in on September 11, 2025 with dormitories available.

• Horses can begin moving in September 15, 2025.

• Stall rent begins on September 16, 2025 or upon arrival if after this date.

• Stall rent is $8 per day per horse.

• Stall rent ends on October 19, 2025.

• Training begins on September 19, 2025.

• Training Schedule for September 19th to October 5th:

  • 6:30AM to 10:30AM

  • Break from 8:30AM to 9AM

  • No Training on Sundays and Mondays

  • Gate work and timed works available on Saturdays.

• Training Schedule for October 6th to October 19th:

  • 6:30AM to 10:30AM

  • Break from 8:30AM to 9AM

  • No Training on Sundays

  • Gate work and timed works available on Fridays and Saturdays.

• Regular training schedule begins on October 20th.

• Paddock available for schooling after renovations are complete. 

Contact Scott Jones at Fair Grounds for additional stabling information.

The Gentilly Office will be closed on Independence Day Thursday, July 4th.

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Mike Fenasci at 504-473-9023.

The Louisiana Downs Bookkeeper (318-742-3986) will be open during racing. The Evangeline Downs Bookkeeper will be open during racing. The Delta Downs Bookkeeper will be open during racing. If you have an emergency regarding Bookkeeper, call Ed Fenasci at 504-812-8771 or Kristie Piglia at 504-919-3468.

If you have an emergency regarding the Medical Program, call Murray Woodward at 504-669-2254

Please call your Legislators to support HB 540 by Representative Fontenot

House Bill 540 will allow for Locations that already have Video Poker to have additional terminals. Some of the additional revenue generated will be dedicated to Race Horse Purses, Breeder Awards, local parishes, municipalities, and local law enforcement. The Purse Funds and Breeder Awards will be for both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse.

Here is a link that you can put in your address and get your legislators. Simply click on your Representative and call their office. Ask their staff person to let the Representative know you want them to support House Bill 540 for the Horsemen of Louisiana.

Thank you for your support!

The Louisiana HBPA

Please ask your Legislators to support HB 540 by Representative Fontenot

House Bill 540 will allow for Locations that already have Video Poker to have additional terminals. Some of the additional revenue generated will be dedicated to Race Horse Purses, Breeder Awards, local parishes, municipalities, and local law enforcement. The Purse Funds and Breeder Awards will be for both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse.

Here is a link to a petition that all people that participate in Horse Racing or Breeding can sign and return to the LAHBPA. You can email completed forms to petition@lahbpa.org

Thank you for your support!

The Louisiana HBPA

The Gentilly Office will be closed on Good Friday, April 18th.

If you have an emergency regarding Bookkeeper, call Ed Fenasci at 504-812-8771 or Kristie Piglia at 504-919-3468.

If you have an emergency regarding the Medical Program, call Murray Woodward at 504-669-2254

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Mike Fenasci at 504-473-9023

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All LAHBPA members are welcome
Tuesday December 10th, 2024
at 11:00AM
At the LAHBPA Offices on Gentilly,
New Orleans, LA

The 2024 Claiming Crown is set for November 16 at Churchill Downs with eight races totaling $1.1 million in purses for all levels of horses on both dirt and turf. The minimum purse is $100,000 with the Claiming Crown Jewel offering a $200,000 purse. The fee is only $200 to make a horse eligible, but the DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 26. Get more info and eligibility request forms at www.claimingcrown.com

Click here to download the eligibility form

August 22, 2024 

For the 2024-25 Delta Downs’ and Fair Grounds’ thoroughbred race meets, beginning in October 2024 and ending by March 2025, all stakes races restricted to Louisiana bred horses shall have a minimum purse of one hundred thousand dollars (excluding starter races). 

Also, regarding the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association yearling sale to be conducted on September 27, 2024, the following horses/hip numbers have all been Breeder’s Cup nominated:

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Louisiana Downs has asked that we inform the members of the following: 

The Louisiana Downs backside will be closed after the 2024 Thoroughbred Race Meet for significant maintenance. 

Important Dates: 

Sunday, October 20th – Last Day of Training 

Monday, October 21st – Track Maintenance and Renovation Begins 

Monday, October 28th – All horses must vacate the property

The Louisiana HBPA has a field office position opening at the Evangeline Downs.

Computer skills required. Race track experience preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

All interested candidates should forward a resume, by close of business on Friday August 9th, 2024, to Cindy Leigh either by fax 337-284-3085 or by e-mail Cleigh@lahbpa.org. For more information call the LAHBPA office at 504-945-1555.

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The Louisiana State Racing Commission has instituted emergency rules for Controlled Therapeutic Medications effective June 8,2024. 

The rules amend the existing Controlled Therapeutic Medication Schedule for Horses – Version 4.1 as published by the Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc. 

Unless specifically amended by the listed emergency rule, all other existing rules in Version 4.1 are continued to be in effect.

LAC 35.I.1725 [EMR] - Click to download

ARCI Controlled Therapeutic Medication Schedule Jan 2019 Version 4.1 - Click to download

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The Gentilly Office will be closed on Tuesday February 13th for Mardi Gras and will reopen on Wednesday February 14th. 

The Fair Grounds field office will be open for racing 504-943-0772. 

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Mike Fenasci at 504-473-9023. 

For Bookkeeper, the Fair Grounds Bookkeeper (504-948-1254) will be open for racing. 

If you have an emergency regarding Bookkeeper, call Ed Fenasci at 504-812-8771 or Kristie Piglia at 504-919-3468. 

If you have an emergency regarding the Medical Program, call Murray Woodward at 504-669-2254

For Trainers Racing at Fair Grounds, if you would like to receive the Stride Safe reports, contact Greg at www.stridesafeusa.com

Please help us have a good 2024 Election.  Make sure that the Louisiana HBPA has your correct mailing address so that you get your ballot.  Also, please update your cell phone information as an electronic voting option will be available for this election. 

To verify and update your address, please contact the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper at any of the Louisiana Race Tracks or at the Louisiana HBPA main office (504) 945-1555. 

Thank you.