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5-21-2026
CLAIMING CROWN DEADLINE REMINDER
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
Louisiana Bred Stakes at Delta Downs and Fair Grounds
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:
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS
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
Field office employee
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.
National HBPA urges members to support horsemen affected by tornado at Will Rogers Downs
Read MoreNOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS
The Louisiana State Racing Commission has instituted emergency rules for Controlled Therapeutic Medications effective June 8,2024.
The rules amend the existing Controlled Therapeutic Medication Schedule for Horses – Version 4.1 as published by the Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc.
Unless specifically amended by the listed emergency rule, all other existing rules in Version 4.1 are continued to be in effect.
LAC 35.I.1725 [EMR] - Click to download
ARCI Controlled Therapeutic Medication Schedule Jan 2019 Version 4.1 - Click to download
Louisiana Race Tracks
