Attention Louisiana Horsemen

Races cancelled for September 23, 2020 and September 22, 2020 at Louisiana Downs have been rescheduled for Saturday September 26, 2020. The card will contain the 11 races cancelled due to inclement weather.

For any horsemen that have been displaced by hurricane Laura, the HBPA will pay the first four weeks 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

At a hearing today, the Fair Grounds’ Temporary Restraining Order has been dissolved and the Louisiana Racing Commission’s emergency ruling is in effect.

The LAHBPA is discussing with Fair Grounds to have horses relocate as soon as possible.

Please check back at lahbpa.org for further updates.

Thank you,
Benard Chatters
LAHBPA President

Fair Grounds gets temporary restraining order against racing commission (Click to be taken to article)

Racing Commission orders Fair Grounds to take in horses in wake of hurricane (Click to be taken to the article)

State racing commission to meet Thursday over horse relocation dispute (Click to be taken to article)