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

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