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

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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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