The Louisiana HBPA has a seasonal field office position opening at the Fair Grounds.

The seasonal position concludes at the end of the Fair Grounds Thoroughbred Horse meet (Early April 2021).

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 October 30, 2020, to Larry Hamburger either by fax 504-324-0844 or e-mail lhamburger@lahbpa.org. For more information call the LAHBPA office at 504-945-1555.

Attention Horsemen moving in at Delta Downs:

Boyd Management has announced that horsemen that have been assigned stalls can begin bedding on October 26th and can move horses in on October 27th. Training will begin on Friday October 30, 2020.

Attention Horsemen moving in at Fair Grounds:

Fair Grounds Management has announced that horsemen that have been assigned stalls can begin can moving in on Monday October 26th. Training will be daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM with a thirty-minute break.

Fair Grounds requires each person to present a negative Covid-19 test before entering the backside. The test must have been conducted within 72 hours of arrival.

Attention Horsemen:

Evangeline Downs has canceled racing for Thursday October 8th, Friday October 9th, and Saturday October 10th due to Hurricane Delta.

Check back at lahbpa.org for updates and advisories.

Per Louisiana Downs Management:

Track will be open for training through Saturday, October 10th with training hours of 7AM to 11AM, break from 9-9:30.

Track will be closed Sunday, October 11th through Sunday, October 18th for maintenance.

Track will re-open on Monday, October 19th. Training hours: 7AM to 10AM, no break.

Clocker will be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Sundays will be dark beginning on September 27th.

Stall rental begins on October 12th.

Attention Louisiana Horsemen

Races cancelled for September 23, 2020 and September 22, 2020 at Louisiana Downs have been rescheduled for Saturday September 26, 2020. The card will contain the 11 races cancelled due to inclement weather.

For any horsemen that have been displaced by hurricane Laura, the HBPA will pay the first four weeks rent (up to $6 per day) and provide or reimburse for bedding (up to 4 bags). Contact Murray Woodward 504-669-2254 mwoodward@lahbpa.org, or Ed Fenasci 504- 812-8771 efenasci@lahbpa.org.

Thank you,
Benard Chatters
LAHBPA President

At a hearing today, the Fair Grounds’ Temporary Restraining Order has been dissolved and the Louisiana Racing Commission’s emergency ruling is in effect.

The LAHBPA is discussing with Fair Grounds to have horses relocate as soon as possible.

Please check back at lahbpa.org for further updates.

Thank you,
Benard Chatters
LAHBPA President

Fair Grounds gets temporary restraining order against racing commission (Click to be taken to article)

Racing Commission orders Fair Grounds to take in horses in wake of hurricane (Click to be taken to the article)

State racing commission to meet Thursday over horse relocation dispute (Click to be taken to article)

For any horsemen that have been displaced by hurricane Laura, the HBPA will pay the first week rent (up to $6 per day) and provide or reimburse for bedding (up to 4 bags). Contact Murray Woodward 504-669-2254 mwoodward@lahbpa.org, or Ed Fenasci 504-812-8771 efenasci@lahbpa.org.

Thank you,
Benard Chatters
LAHBPA President

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Attention Horsemen at Louisiana Downs, Delta Downs, and Evangeline Downs:

From the LSRC,

For horses that are on the Vets List and need a work prior to entry, the State Vets will be available at all 3 Louisiana Tracks on Saturday, May 30, 2020 between 7AM and 10AM.

Call the Commission office at the track prior to Saturday to schedule the work.

You will need to bring your horse to the receiving barn.

Check back at lahbpa.org for updates and advisories.

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Attention Horsemen at Evangeline Downs:

Boyd Management has applied for the following dates at Evangeline Downs with the Louisiana State Racing Commission:

2020 TB Dates requested: (50)

June (14 days) 5,6,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27

July (19 days) 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18,22,23,24,25,29,30,31

August (17 days) 1,5,6,7,8,12,13,14,15,19,20,21,22,26,27,28,29

These dates do not become official until the Louisiana Racing Commission approves them.

Check back at lahbpa.org for updates and advisories.

Attention Horsemen at Delta Downs:

Boyd Management has applied for the following dates at Delta Downs with the Louisiana State Racing Commission:

2020 QH Dates requested: (33)

June (12 days) 10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27

July (20 days) 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18,22,23,24,25,28,29,30,31

August (1 day) 1

These dates do not become official until the Louisiana Racing Commission approves them.

Check back at lahbpa.org for updates and advisories.6

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