Breeders Sales Company Catalogs 85 Yearlings plus 31 head for Mixed Session

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Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana, which will hold its 2021 Yearling Sale followed by mixed session on October 2nd at Equine Sales Facility in Opelousas, Louisiana has a total of 116 head catalogued. The entries include 85 yearlings, 21 broodmares and 10 weanlings, with supplemental entries still being accepted.

This is a “don’t miss” opportunity to buy a quality Accredited Louisiana Bred with purses expected to rise with the passage of Legislation allowing Historical Racing Games in Louisiana.

Catalogs have been mailed and can be accessed online through this link:

Breeders Sales of Louisiana 2021 Yearling Sale Followed by Mixed Session

Or to download a pdf of the catalog, click here

For more information or to inquire about supplemental entries, contact Sales Director, Tom Early, 504-452-8208

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NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

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The Gentilly Office will be closed on Good Friday, April 2nd.

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

The Delta Downs Bookkeeper will be open from 9AM to 1PM and the Louisiana Downs Bookkeeper will be open from 8AM to 1PM. If you have an emergency regarding Bookkeeper, call Ed Fenasci at 504-812-8771 or Bobbie Laviolette at 504-329-7871.

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

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LSRC Chairman Bob Wright passed on Saturday March 27, 2021

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The Louisiana HBPA offers its heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Louisiana State Racing Commission Chairman, Bob Wright. Commissioner Wright was first appointed in 2004 under Governor Blanco and served as Chairman for 11 of his 17 years. His passion for Louisiana Horse racing was evident at every Commission meeting he attended or presided over. His service and dedication to the Horsemen and Horsewomen of Louisiana is greatly appreciated and he will be missed. President Chatters states “We have every confidence that the Commission will carry on its duties in the spirit that Chairman Wright instilled and exemplified”.

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Election Notice

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The ballots for the 2021 Election have been mailed. For your ballot to be counted, your ballot must be received at the designated post office box by Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 11:00AM CDST.

If you need a replacement ballot, please call MK Election Services at 209-259-6740 and clearly state your name, your mailing address and your phone number. A new ballot will be mailed within two business days.

Thank you.

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HBPA ELECTION NOTICE

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Nominations for the March 30, 2021 Election for Board Members and President/Chairman of the HBPA.

The Nomination must be received by the deadline date of December 3, 2020.

Here is how to Nominate a Candidate for Election to the Board of Directors and for President/Chairman:

All nominations must be written, be signed, clearly identify the person or persons making the nomination, be unambiguous (clear) as to the Member or Members being nominated and must be received by MK Election Services. at the address below not later than the deadline date of December 3, 2020 for nominations in order for a nomination to be valid.

A candidate may be nominated to run for and may only serve in one elected office.

You must send or deliver the nominations to MK Election Services and, since getting your nominations to them is your responsibility, you may wish to send them by more than one method. Their contact information for mailing and e-mailing is as follows:

Click here to download nomination form

Mailing Address is:

LA HBPA Election
c/o MK Election Services
PO Box 8852
New Haven, CT 06532

E-Mail Address is: caleb@mkelections.com

Please help us have a good Election. Please make sure the LA HBPA Office has your correct mailing address as there will be no second ballots handed out.

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Notice

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Attention Horsemen moving in at Fair Grounds:

Fair Grounds Management has announced that ship-ins are now allowed. Please call the racing office prior to arrival.

Training for Friday and Saturday will be from 7 AM to 11 AM with a 9 AM Break. No timed workouts. No training on Sunday. Intention is to resume regular training on hours Monday.

Please check our website for further updates.

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Direct Deposit Available for Bookkeeper

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Attention LAHBPA Members:

The Louisiana HBPA is happy to announce that the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper is now offering the option to receive funds by direct deposit.

Contact Kristie Piglia at 504-945-1555 for more information or at kpiglia@lahbpa.org.

Direct Deposit Forms can be downloaded from the Louisiana HBPA website at lahbpa.org under “downloads” then “bookkeeper forms” or by clicking here.

Each owner in a Multi-Person ownership account must fill out a form for the bookkeeper account designating one person that can initiate a direct deposit request for the account.

Direct Deposits are generally completed within two business days.

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