NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

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The Gentilly Office will be closed on Good Friday, April 15th.

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

The Evangeline Downs Bookkeeper will be open from 8AM to Noon and from 4PM until the last race. The Louisiana Downs Bookkeeper will be open from Noon to 4PM. 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

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Clear Creek Stud Offers Scholarship for Students from Within the Louisiana Horse Industry

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With an eye toward the future of our industry, Clear Creek Stud will once again be making a $5000 Scholarship Donation in the name of their clients to a college student with Louisiana based connections to the Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Breeding and Racing Industry.

Clear Creek Stud recognizes that for many of the people who perform the hard work of this industry day in and day out, the rewards are often not financial. “We want to help the children who come from these families who put in the long hours and hard work that are essential to keep our industry in operation,” says Val Murrell, general manager of Clear Creek Stud.

The scholarship recipient will be chosen by the Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (LaHBPA) and based on their opinion and evaluation of need and merit.

Interested students should send a letter and resume to Eddie Fenasci at the La.H.B.P.A. office by Friday, March 4, 2022. Letters can be mailed to La.H.B.P.A. attention to Eddie Fenasci 1535 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, La. 70119 or email to efenasci@lahbpa.org.

The recipient will be named on the final day of the Fair Grounds meet, Sunday, March 27, 2022.

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2021-22 TB Meet Information from Fair Grounds

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As we quickly approach the start of our 150th season at FG, I wanted to pass on the official timelines for the arrival of horsemen allotted stalls for the 2021-2022 TB meet. The past 45 days have been difficult for both our city and the racetrack itself. CDI and our local team have been going at full speed to assure that we will be ready for the successful start of racing on Thanksgiving Day. Please note the following significant dates for arrival and morning training for the upcoming meet:

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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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