Attention LAHBPA Members:

The Louisiana HBPA is happy to announce that the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper is now offering the option to receive funds by direct deposit.

Contact Kristie Piglia at 504-945-1555 for more information or at kpiglia@lahbpa.org.

Direct Deposit Forms can be downloaded from the Louisiana HBPA website at lahbpa.org under “downloads” then “bookkeeper forms” or by clicking here.

Each owner in a Multi-Person ownership account must fill out a form for the bookkeeper account designating one person that can initiate a direct deposit request for the account.

Direct Deposits are generally completed within two business days.

The Louisiana HBPA has a seasonal field office position opening at the Fair Grounds.

The seasonal position concludes at the end of the Fair Grounds Thoroughbred Horse meet (Early April 2021).

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 October 30, 2020, to Larry Hamburger either by fax 504-324-0844 or e-mail lhamburger@lahbpa.org. For more information call the LAHBPA office at 504-945-1555.

Attention Horsemen moving in at Delta Downs:

Boyd Management has announced that horsemen that have been assigned stalls can begin bedding on October 26th and can move horses in on October 27th. Training will begin on Friday October 30, 2020.

Attention Horsemen moving in at Fair Grounds:

Fair Grounds Management has announced that horsemen that have been assigned stalls can begin can moving in on Monday October 26th. Training will be daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM with a thirty-minute break.

Fair Grounds requires each person to present a negative Covid-19 test before entering the backside. The test must have been conducted within 72 hours of arrival.

Attention Horsemen:

Evangeline Downs has canceled racing for Thursday October 8th, Friday October 9th, and Saturday October 10th due to Hurricane Delta.

Check back at lahbpa.org for updates and advisories.