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HBPA Request to LSRC
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September 2, 2020
Charles Gardiner
Executive Director
Louisiana State Racing Commission
320 North Carrollton Avenue Suite 2B
New Orleans, LA 70119
Dear Charles:
Hurricane Laura struck southwest Louisiana on Thursday morning August 27, 2020 causing massive amounts of destruction and damage. Unfortunately, Delta Downs race track suffered significant damage as well. Two days prior to the storm making landfall, attempts were made by the LAHBPA to relocate approximately 700 quarter horses and their caretakers that were located at Delta Downs to Fair Grounds. This attempt was unsuccessful. As a result, these horses and their caretakers endured the storm at Delta Downs which fortunately did not result in loss of life to horses or people.
At first opportunity following landfall, Delta Downs management advised the LAHBPA that
Attention: Louisiana HBPA Members
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
LSRC protocols
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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.
Attention Louisiana Horsemen: LSRC Guidelines
Read MoreUpdate on Race Dates for Evangeline Downs
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.
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