June Calendar of Events from the LTBA

 Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association would like to share the following list of dates of interest to Louisiana horsemen and women.

Brought to you by Whispering Oaks Farm,   Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and Breeders Sales Company. Click images to link to more informationJune 4
•       Louisiana Legends Night – Six stakes races for Accredited Louisiana Bred Thoroughbreds worth total purses of $450,000, Evangeline Downs

June 7-9

  • OBS June Two-Year-Olds & Horses of Racing Age Sale, Ocala, FL

June 11
•       Annual Awards Banquet in conjunction with REAP Benefit, 5:00 p.m. Mojo’s at Evangeline Downs
•       LTBA Board of Directors Meeting 1:00 pm
•       Belmont Stakes

June 14

  • Flag Day

June 19

  • Fathers Day

June 21

  • Summer Solstice

June 24

  • Texas Summer Yearling Sale Consignment Deadline

June 30 

  • Louisiana Futurity payments due

 

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Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

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Consignment forms available now for LTBA’s 2022 Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana Yearling Sale

May 17, 2022

 

Consignment forms for Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association’s 2022 Yearling Sale are currently at the printer and are expected to be in the mail early next week. They may also be printed at home from the link below:

Consignment Contract

 

The Yearling Sale which will be followed by a Mixed Session under the banner of Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana, will be held on October 1st at the Equine Sales of Louisiana facility in Opelousas, La.

After not conducting a sale from 2015 through 2020, the LTBA stepped up to host a sale last year when Equine Sales Company decided not to conduct any sales in 2021. Last year’s sale was a tremendous success averaging just over $13,000 with a median of $8,000.

“Louisiana Breds have been very popular at the sales around the country. Now with the introduction of Sports Betting and the coming of Historical Horse Racing Machines, we anticipate that purses for Accredited Louisiana Breds will increase dramatically. We expect the value of, and demand for Louisiana Bred yearlings to increase substantially as well,” says LTBA Secretary/Treasurer Roger Heitzmann, III

“I expect this year’s sale to continue the momentum that started with the sale last year and anticipate an increased interest from both consignors and buyers,” states Tom Early, sales director.  “The increase in purses is due to be evident by the time this year’s yearling crop reach racing age.”

The entry deadline is July 6th.  Entries are limited to 228 due to the number of stalls at the Equine Sales Facility, so it is recommended that consignors enter early.

May Calendar of Events from the LTBA

 Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association would like to share the following list of dates of interest to Louisiana horsemen and women.Brought to you by Whispering Oaks Farm,  and  Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Click images to link to more information
May 1, 5, 6, 7, 8

  • New Orleans Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds

No visitors will be allowed access to New Orleans Office during these days.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

May 5

  • Cinco De Mayo
  • National Day of Prayer

May 6

  • Kentucky Oaks
  •  EVD Distaff Stakes, Evangeline Downs

May 7

May 8

  • Mothers Day

May 18

  • Louisiana Tax Day

May 21

  • Preakness Stakes
  • Armed Forces Day

May 23

  • Louisiana Futurity Forms mail

May 30

  •  Memorial Day

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Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

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Louisiana-breds Shine at Texas 2YO Sale

Accredited Louisiana breds sold exceptionally well at the Texas Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale which was held Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Lone Star Park at Grand  Prairie. 

A Louisiana-bred filly from the first crop of Spendthrift Farm’s stallion Free Drop Billy consigned by Carl Deville as Hip 134 topped the sale at $200,000. The filly attracted attention after she breezed a quick 10.2 over the Lone Star Park dirt Monday afternoon. Out of the Half Ours mare Solo Buena, she’s a half-sister to stakes-placed Swot Analysis, who was second in the Louisiana Futurity at two. The filly previously sold as a yearling in the 2021 Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana Yearling Sale for $10,500. 

A total of 30 accredited Louisiana breds sold for $1,137,500 with an average of $37,917, above the sale average of $34,667. The median price for Louisiana breds sold through the ring was $30,000 also above the sale median of $28,000.

Other Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana Yearling Sale graduates showed significant bumps over their yearling sale prices. Hip 133, a filly by Star Guitar out of the Hard Spun mare, Well Spun also consigned by Carl Deville, sold for $30,000 an increase of $21,500 over her yearling sale price of $8,500. And Hip 100, a colt by Guilt Trip out of the stakes winning Milwaukee Brew mare Hometown Gossip, sold for $24,000 out of the Benchmark Training Center Consignment, up $20,500 from his yearling sale price of $3,500. 

Following the sale, Roger Heitzmann, Secretary/Treasurer of the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association said “Louisiana breds offer pinhookers a terrific return on their investment. With purses on the rise in Louisiana, I expect the demand for accredited Louisiana breds to rise as well.”

April Calendar of Events from the LTBA

 Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association would like to share the following list of dates of interest to Louisiana horsemen and women.

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April 4

  • Texas Two-Year-Olds In Training Breeze Show, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie

April 6

  • Texas Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
  • Evangeline Downs 2022 Thoroughbred Meet Opens

April 7

  • Louisiana  Downs barn area opens for 2022 Thoroughbred meet.


April 10

  • Palm Sunday

April 12

  • LTBA Board of Directors Meeting, Prejeans, Lafayette, LA, 12:00 noon

April 15

  • Good Friday/LTBA Office Closed
  • Acadiana Stakes, Evangeline Downs

April 16

  • Lafayette Stakes, Evangeline Downs

April 17

  • Easter Sunday

April 18

  • Tax Day

April 19

  • LTBA to mail letter to membership for nominations to run for LTBA Board of Directors.

April 28

  • Louisiana Downs 2022 Thoroughbred meet zero date for papers.

April 29, 30
May 1, 5, 6, 7, 8

  • New Orleans Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds

No visitors will be allowed access to New Orleans Office during these days.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

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March Calendar of Events from the LTBA

 Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association would like to share the following list of dates of interest to Louisiana horsemen and women.

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March 1

  • Mardi Gras. LTBA office will be closed.
  • Mardi Gras Stakes, New Orleans Fair Grounds

March 2

  • Ash Wednesday

March 5

  • Black Gold Stakes
  • Edward J. Johnston Memorial S, Fair Grounds
  • Red Camellia S, Fair Grounds
  • Delta Downs Closing Day of 2021-2022 Thoroughbred Race Meet


March 12

  • Allen Lacombe Memorial S, Fair Grounds

March 13

  • Daylight Savings Time starts – change clocks ahead one hour

March 15

  • Deadline for Louisiana Horse Spring foal photos

March 17

  • St. Patricks Day

March 15-16

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

March 20

  • March Equinox, Spring Begins

March 26

  • Louisiana Derby Day, New Orleans Fair Grounds: Tom Benson Memorial 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 27

  • Star Guitar S., Fair Grounds
  • Shantel Lanerie Memorial S., Fair Grounds
  • Page Cortez S., Fair Grounds

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Any questions or need more info call

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Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

504-947-4676

LTBA to hold 2022 Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana Yearling Sale, October 1st

LTBA to hold 2022 Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana Yearling Sale, October 1st

The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association announced today, February 18, 2022, that they will be hosting a Yearling Sale followed by a mixed session under the banner of Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana on October 1st.

The sale will be held at the Equine Sales of Louisiana Facility in Opelousas, La. and be limited by the number of stalls at the facility being 228.

After not conducting a sale since 2015 the LTBA stepped up last year to host a sale when Equine Sales of Louisiana opted not to have a yearling sale in 2021. Last year’s sale averaged just over $13,000 with a median of $8,000.

With the introduction of Sports Betting and the coming of Historical Horse Racing Machines it is anticipated that purses for Accredited Louisiana Breds will increase dramatically.

The entry deadline is July 6th. Entry forms will be available in late May and be available to be downloaded from the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association web site of www.louisianabred.com

LTBA Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana 2021 Yearling Sale Results

 

The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association’s Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana held its 2021 Yearling Sale followed by Mixed Session, Saturday, October 2nd at the Equine Sales Facility in Opelousas. With 13 outs and 22 RNAs, a total of 87 head sold for $898,000.  The yearling average was $13,027. The weanling average was $3,117, and the mare average was $2,167.

 

Hip number 7,  a Custom For Carlos colt out of Labadeel, a Forest Wildcat mare, was purchased by Ricky Lagrange for $47,000 to top the sale. The bay colt was consigned by Clear Creek Stud, agent.

 

Hip number 54, also out of the Clear Creek Stud consignment, was purchased by Norman Stables for $45,000, the second highest price of the day.  A half sister to stakes placed Raising the Ante, the bay filly is by Midnight Storm out of the Majestic Warrior mare, Ante Up Annie.

 

Look for complete results Monday.

October Calendar of Events from the LTBA

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

Oct 1

  • 2020-21 Membership Dues are now past due. Fees are now $85.

Oct 2

  • Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana Yearling Sale followed by Mixed Session. 11:00 a.m. Equine Sales Facility, Opelousas, LA

Oct.  11

  • Fair Grounds, Deadline for Stall Application

Oct.  12

  • Columbus Day

Oct. 13

  • Delta Downs 2021-22 Thoroughbred Meet opens.

Oct 15

  • LTBA Board of Directors Meeting, Petroleum Club at 111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette LA. Lunch will be at 1:00pm with the meeting beginning at 1:30pm.
  • Louisiana Horse Stallion Register Stallion Submissions are due
  • Louisiana Horse Stallion Register Farm and Service Directory submissions are due along with payment
  • Magnolia S., Delta Downs

Oct. 16

  • Gold Cup, Delta Downs

Oct. 22

  • Louisiana Jewel S., Delta Downs

Oct. 23

  • Louisiana Legacy S., Delta Downs

Oct 31

  • Halloween

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Any questions or need more info call

Roger A. Heitzmann III, Secretary/Treasurer

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

504-947-4676