Clear Creek Stud Offers Scholarship for Students from Within the Louisiana Horse Industry

With an eye toward the future of our industry, Clear Creek Stud will once again be making a $5000 Scholarship Donation in the name of their clients to a college student with Louisiana based connections to the Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Breeding and Racing Industry.

Clear Creek Stud recognizes that for many of the people who perform the hard work of this industry day in and day out, the rewards are often not financial. “We want to help the children who come from these families who put in the long hours and hard work that are essential to keep our industry in operation,” says Val Murrell, general manager of Clear Creek Stud. 

The scholarship recipient will be chosen by the Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (LaHBPA) and based on their opinion and evaluation of need and merit.

Interested students should send a letter and resume to Eddie Fenasci at the La.H.B.P.A. office by end of business day, Friday, May 12, 2023. Letters can be mailed to La.H.B.P.A. attention to Eddie Fenasci 1535 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, La. 70119 or email to efenasci@lahbpa.org.

The recipient will be named on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the LTBA Awards Banquet at Evangeline Downs.

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 4

  • Black Gold Stakes, Fair Grounds
  • Edward J. Johnston Memorial S, Fair Grounds
  • Red Camellia S, Fair Grounds

March 7

  • 2022 Louisiana Bred Champions results announced

March 11

  • Allen Lacombe Memorial S, Fair Grounds

March 12

  • Daylight Savings Time starts – change clocks ahead one hour

March 14

  • FREE WEBINAR presented by LTBA
    2:00-3:00 p.m.
    Pregnancy basics in the mare, when it goes right and when is goes wrong!
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March 17

  • St. Patricks Day

March 20

  • March Equinox, Spring Begins
  • Deadline for Louisiana Horse Spring foal photos

March 20-23

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

March 25

  • 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 26

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

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FREE Webinar presented by LTBA: Pregnancy basics in the mare, when it goes right and when it goes wrong!

FREE Webinar presented by LTBA
Pregnancy basics in the mare, when it goes right
and when it goes wrong!
Tuesday, March 14⋅2:00 – 3:00 pm

Presentation by Jenny L. Sones, DVM, PhD
Diplomate, ACT
Associate Professor of Theriogenology
School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University

Jenny L. Sones, DVM, PhD is an Associate Professor of Theriogenology (Reproductive Medicine) at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She received my Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Louisiana State University in 2004 and 2008, respectively. Following a year in private veterinary practice at Delta Equine Center (Vinton, LA), she pursued advanced training in reproductive physiology as a PhD student and Theriogenology resident at Cornell University from 2010-2015. Her current appointment in the department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, December 2015-present, includes clinical service, biomedical research, and instruction of undergraduate, graduate, veterinary students and residents.

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Equine Sales of Louisiana Attempting to Disperse Papers for Several Horses

Equine Sales of Louisiana Attempting to Disperse Papers for Several Horses

 

Equine Sales of Louisiana has the papers for several horses that sold through their 2019 and 2020 sales.

The following horses sold through the 2019 Equine Sales of Louisiana Mixed Sale
2019 filly by Hard Aces out of Toni’s Day
2019 filly by Mo For The Money out of Safflower

The following horses sold through the 2020 Equine Sales of Louisiana Yearling Sale
2019 colt by Mo Tom out of Denali Cat Tale
2019 filly by Takeover Target out of W W Red Square

The following horses sold through the 2020 Equine Sales of Louisiana Mixed Sale
My Girl Honey, 2019 filly by El Deal out of My Girl Courtney
Boston Mike, 2020 colt by Power Jam out of Bar Babe

If you purchased one of the above horses and do not yet have your papers, please contact Equine Sales of Louisiana at 337-678-3024 or Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association at 504-947-4676.

DELTA DOWNS HOSTS 2023 LOUISIANA PREMIER NIGHT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

NEARLY $1 MILLION IN TOTAL PURSE MONEY TO BE AWARDED TO LOUISIANA’S BEST THOROUGHBREDS DURING 12-RACE PROGRAM

 

VINTON, LA. – Delta Downs is getting set for the richest race day of the season on Saturday when Louisiana’s most talented racehorses will vie for nearly $1 million in total purse money on Louisiana Premier Night. The annual event features 10 stakes races on a 12-race program that kicks off at 4:50 pm. This will be the 20th renewal of Louisiana Premier Night.

In addition to thrilling action on the racetrack, fans will also be treated to a Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Last Fan Standing Handicapping Contest with cash prizes awarded to the top five finishers; a special drawing for two (2) $1,000 Louisiana college scholarships, also sponsored by the LTBA; and an appearance by expert handicapper and national horse racing personality Martha Claussen, who will co-host the simulcast show along with track announcer Don Stevens.

The feature race on Saturday will be the $150,000 Louisiana Premier Night Championship for older horses competing at 1-1/16 miles, which will be the 11th race on the card. This year’s headliner attracted a field of nine headed by Set-Hut, LLC’s Touchuponastar (3-1 morning line favorite), who will be ridden by jockey Tim Thornton. The Jeff Delhomme trainee enters the event on a three-race winning streak and most recently defeated four other Championship runners in the Louisiana Classic at Fair Grounds on Champions Day, December 10.

The LAPN Championship field also includes top earner Who Took The Money (7-2), who won the $100,000 Gold Cup at Delta Downs earlier this season; Highland Creek (6-1), who won the Boyd Rewards Stakes at Delta Downs on December 30; Behemah Star (9-2), who finished second to Touchuponastar in the Louisiana Classic; and defending race champion Langs Day (6-1).

The overwhelming morning line favorite on the entire program is Brittlyn Stable’s 5-year-old mare Ova Charged, who will go postward in the $100,000 Louisiana Premier Night Matron at five furlongs. Installed at odds of 3-5 in the program, Ova Charged is a graded stakes placed runner who enters the night on a five-race winning streak, the last four of which were in stakes company. Jockey Jose Luis Rodriguez will get a leg up on the mare from trainer Jose Camejo.

The top earner on the entire program Saturday will try to win her second consecutive Louisiana Premier Night race when Free Like a Girl goes to the post in the $125,000 Distaff. The Chasey Deville Pomier trainee won last year’s Starlet as a 3-year-old and has been graded stakes placed multiple times since that effort. Overall, the 4-year-old daughter of El Deal has banked $754,878 on 10 wins from 22 starts. Jockey Pedro Cotto, Jr. will pilot Free Like a Girl, who is the 5-2 morning line favorite for the race.

In addition to the many local horsemen taking part in Louisiana Premier Night, there will also be nationally prominent trainers who will saddle horses on the program. They include Brad Cox, Karl Broberg, W. Bret Calhoun and many others.

Listed below are all 10 Louisiana Premier Night stakes races for 2023 in program order.

Race #             Purse              Stakes                                                 Distance          Age

3                      $60,000           LAPN Ladies Starter                          1 mile              4yo & up FM

4                      $50,000           LAPN Bon Temps Starter                  5 furlongs        4yo & up FM

5                      $60,000           LAPN Gentlemen Starter                   1-1/16 miles    4yo & up

6                      $100,000         LAPN Prince                                       1 mile              3yo

7                      $125,000         LAPN Distaff                                     1 mile              4yo & up FM

8                      $100,000         LAPN Matron                                     5 furlongs        4yo & up FM

9                      $100,000         LAPN Starlet                                      1 mile              3yo Fillies

10                    $100,000         LAPN Sprint                                       5 furlongs        4yo & up

11                    $150,000         LAPN Championship                          1-1/16 miles    4yo & up

12                    $50,000           LAPN Ragin Cajun Starter                 5 furlongs        4yo & up

For more information about Louisiana Premier Night and the remainder of Delta Downs’ season, which runs through February 25, visit the track’s website at www.deltadownsracing.com. Fans can also follow the track on Facebook and Twitter.

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & 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 off Interstate 10, and from Texas take exit 4.

February 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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Feb 1

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

Feb 2

  • Groundhog Day

Feb 4

  • LTBA Board of Directors Meeting 1:30 p.m., Delta Downs Human Resources Office
  • Louisiana Premier Night, Delta Downs, Vinton, 1st post 4:50
  • LTBA Scholarship two $1,000 scholarships for current college students to be drawn at the winners circle after the 5th race. Must be present to win.

Feb 13

  • Out of State Breeders Awards to mail from LTBA office

Feb 14

  • Evangeline Downs Stall Application Deadline
  • Valentines Day

Feb 18

  • Louisiana Derby Preview Day, New Orleans Fair Grounds; G3 Mineshaft H, G2 Risen Star St., G2 Rachel Alexandra S., G3 Fair Grounds S., Colonel Power S., Albert M. Stall Memorial S.

Feb 20 

  • Presidents Day

Feb 21

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

Feb 25

  • Louisiana Stallion of the Year Half Ours Stakes, New Orleans Fair Grounds
  • Louisiana Broodmare of the Year Buttercup’s Song Stakes, New Orleans Fair Grounds

Feb 28

  • Accredited Louisiana Bred Champions Ballots due in LTBA office. This is a firm deadline. Ballots received after Feb. 28 will not be counted.

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Roger A. Heitzmann III, Secretary/Treasurer

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

504-947-4676

January 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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Dec 23-26

  • Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Office Closed for Christmas Holidays

Dec 31
YEAR END REMINDER:

  • Louisiana Stallion Registrations Due
  • Louisiana Futurity Nominations Due (pregnant mares)
  • FINAL DAY to apply for accreditation of 2022 Louisiana Bred foal at weanling rate  of $75. As of January 1, 2023, 2022 foals become yearlings and the rate increases to $250.
  • Louisiana Futurity, Divisions for Fillies and for Colts and Geldings, New Orleans Fair Grounds
  • Pago Hop S., New Orleans Fair Grounds
  • Woodchopper S., New Orleans Fair Grounds

Jan 1

  • New Years Day

Jan 6

  • Orleans S., Delta Downs, Vinton, LA

Jan 7

  • Sam’s Town S., Delta Downs, Vinton, LA
  • Bob F. Wright Memorial S., New Orleans Fair Grounds
  • Gary P. Palmisano Memorial  S., New Orleans Fair Grounds
  • Louisiana Champions Day Turf, New Orleans Fair Grounds

Jan 14

  • Nelson J. Menard Memorial S., New Orleans Fair Grounds

Jan 16

  • Martin Luther King Day

Jan 21

  • Road to the Derby Day, New Orleans Fair Grounds
  • G3 Lecompte S, Silverbulletday S., Duncan F. Kenner S., G3 Louisiana S., Col. E. R. Bradley H., Marie G. Krantz Mem. S.

Would you like to sponsor a newsletter? Reach @ 2,500 readers.Please contact Linda 985-386-0360, linda@louisianabred.com or Roger 504-947-4676, roger@louisianabred.com for cost and availability.

Do you have a date pertaining to Louisiana-breds that you would like included in an upcoming calendar? Please contact Linda 985-386-0360, linda@louisianabred.com or Roger 504-947-4676, roger@louisianabred.com for consideration.

 

Any questions or need more info call

Roger A. Heitzmann III, Secretary/Treasurer

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

504-947-4676