We have been informed by representatives of Louisiana Downs and Evangeline Downs that HISA will visit the tracks later this week and will be handing out warning notices to Owners, Trainers, and Jockeys that have not registered. This warning will be that unregistered covered persons will be fined beginning two days after receiving this warning.

The Gentilly Office will be closed on Independence Day Monday, 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. 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

We’ve just added two links to the main page at lahbpa.org in regards to HISA. Those will remain at the top of our website with any updates added to them. You can find both pages linked below in this post as well.

Attorney General Landry HISA Lawsuit Press Release
HISA Lawsuit Info and Files

The Gentilly Office will be closed on Memorial Day Monday, May 30th.

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. 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

The Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) was enacted in 2020 and is current Federal Law. As a result, it can be fully enforced by the Federal Authorities, including but not limited to, US Marshalls, US Attorney’s and even the US National Guard, if necessary. The initial implementation of HISA commences on July 1, 2022, with the HISA “Safety Program”. The Federal Government has

Click read more to download bill or watch video of Senate hearing

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

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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LAHBPA President Benard Chatters encourages all members to get vaccinated. We all must do our part to help the Fair Grounds have a terrific meet.

All LAHBPA members are welcome Tuesday November 9th, 2021 at 10:30AM In the Black Gold Room at Fair Grounds, New Orleans, LA and via Zoom

Zoom Details

Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 820 9445 1430
Passcode: 435111 (note passcode is not participant ID, you do not need a participant ID, just hit # to bypass when prompted)
Click here if using Zoom app to open meeting

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:

Fair Grounds has indicated that horsemen can bed stalls on October 29th, and move horses in on October 31st. Training begins on November 2nd.

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

The Main LAHBPA office in New Orleans will resume normal operations Monday September 13th at 8AM following the restoration of power and water.

Our main office will be closed for the time being. There is currently no power anywhere in the region. Our other offices are open as possible and we are working to re-route calls to open offices so that we can continue to take care of our members.

Updates will be posted as much as possible, please keep an eye on this site or our facebook page for updates.

Thank you

Attention All Louisiana Horsemen

The National Weather service has issued a Hurricane Watch for the Louisiana Gulf Coast

Our offices will be open as weather permits.

Be safe and watch for updates.

THANK YOU,
LAHBPA

Click here to read the press release from Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office

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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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”.