Month: February 2018

DELTA DOWNS ISSUES BAN ON HORSES FROM TURFWAY PARK FOLLOWING EHV-1 TEST POSITIVES

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– TEMPORARY ACTION TAKEN TO PROTECT LOCAL HORSE COLONY –

  

VINTON, LA. – Due to recent positive tests for Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) at Turfway Park in Kentucky, Delta Downs has issued a temporary ban on horses stabled at that racetrack from entering its stable area. This action is being taken to ensure the health and safety of Delta Downs horse population and will serve the best interest of local horsemen.

For more information about racing at Delta Downs visit the track’s website at www.deltadownsracing.com. Fans can also get information through Facebook by visiting the page ‘Delta Downs Racing’. The track’s Twitter handle is @deltaracing.

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD), features exciting casino action, live horse racing and fun dining experiences. Delta Downs is located in Vinton, Louisiana, on Delta Downs Drive. From Lake Charles, take Exit 7 and from Texas, take Exit 4.

February Calendar of Events

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 Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association would like to share the following list of dates of interest to Louisiana horsemen and women.Brought to you by Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Whispering Oaks Farm, and Equine Sales Company. Click images to link to more information

Feb 2

  • Groundhog Day

Feb 5

  • Accredited Louisiana Bred Champions Ballots to mail from LTBA office.

Feb 6

  • Out of State Breeders Awards to mail from LTBA office

Feb 10

  • LTBA Board of Directors Meeting, Delta Downs, Lookout Steak House, 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
  • Louisiana Premier Night, Delta Downs, Vinton, 1st post 5:40
  • LTBA Scholarship Drawing; two $1,000 scholarships for current college students. Registration between 4:40 p.m. & 5:40 p.m. Drawing in the winners circle after the 5th race. Must be present to win.

Feb 13

  • Mardi Gras
  • Mardi Gras Stakes, New Orleans Fair Grounds

Feb 14

  • Valentines Day
  • Ash Wednesday

Feb 16

  • Evangeline Downs Stall Applications Due

Feb 17

  • Louisiana Derby Preview Day, New Orleans Fair Grounds; G3 Mineshaft H, G2 Risen Star St., G2 Rachel Alexander S., G3 Fair Grounds H., Colonel Power Overnight S., Daisy Devine S.

Feb 19

  • Presidents Day
  • Equine Sales Company 2018 Two Year Old In Training Sale and Race Age Horses Consignment Deadline

Feb 20

  • Accredited Louisiana Bred Champions Ballots due in LTBA office

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Roger A. Heitzmann III, Secretary/Treasurer

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

504-947-4676, 800-772-1195