March Calendar of Events

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

March 1

Azalea S., Delta Downs

March 2

Black Gold Overnight S, Fair Grounds
Dixie Poker Ace S, Fair Grounds
Pelican S., Delta Downs

March 5

Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Stakes, Fair Grounds

March 8

LTBA to mail Accredited Louisiana Bred Champions Results
Owners Appreciation Day Distaff S., Delta Downs

March 9

Allen Lacombe Overnight S, Fair Grounds
Owners Appreciation Cup S., Delta Downs

March 10

Daylight Savings Time starts – change clocks ahead one hour

March 11

Louisiana Downs Stall Applications Due
Daylight Savings Time starts – change clocks ahead one hour

March 12-13

Ocala Breeders’ Sale, March Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale

March 13

Evangeline Downs Barn Area Opens – Horses allowed on the grounds

March 15

Deadline for Louisiana Horse Spring foal photos

March 16

Red Camellia S, Fair Grounds

March 17

St. Patricks Day

March 18

Evangeline Downs track will open for training

March 20

March Equinox, Spring Begins

March 21

Louisiana Downs Barn Area Opens

March 23

Louisiana Derby Day, New Orleans Fair Grounds: New Orleans Ladies S., Costa Rising S., Crescent City Derby, Crescent City Oaks, G2 Muniz Memorial H., G2 New Orleans H., G2 Fair Grounds Oaks, G2 Louisiana Derby

March 24

Star Guitar S., Fair Grounds

March 31

NEW DATE! LTBA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, NEW DATE! Equine Sales Pavillion, Opelousas. 3:00 p.m. Featuring music by Rick Mocklin and Southern Voice. NEW DATE!
Equine Sales Compan y Two Year Old In Training Sale and Horses of Racing Age. Breeze Date (Sale Tuesday, April 2)

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Roger A. Heitzmann III, Secretary/Treasurer

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

504-947-4676, 800-772-1195