The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association (LTBA) office will be closing at noon Wednesday, November 22, and will be closed all day Thursday, November 23, for Thanksgiving. The office will resume regular hours, Friday, November 24.
The LTBA wishes all members and readers a blessed Thanksgiving.
Fair Grounds, final day to enter papers for zero date
Nov 17
Fair Grounds 152nd Season Opens
Doris Hebert Mem. S. (Noms close on Nov 11), Fair Grounds, New Orleans
John Valene Mem. S. (Noms close on Nov 11),, Fair Grounds, New Orleans
Donovan L. Ferguson S. (Noms close on Nov 11),, Fair Grounds, New Orleans
Nov 18
Larry D. Robideaux Mem. S. (Noms close on Nov 11),, Fair Grounds, New Orleans
Jacob V. Morreale Mem. S. (Noms close on Nov 11),, Fair Grounds, New Orleans
Joseph R. Peluso Mem. S. (Noms close on Nov 11),, Fair Grounds, New Orleans
Nov 23
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Classic (Noms close on Nov 11),, Fair Grounds, New Orleans
Nov 25
Pan Zareta S. (Noms close on Nov 11),, Fair Grounds, New Orleans
All Louisiana Champions Day Stakes Nominations Due to Fair Grounds
Nov 30
Louisiana Futurity Nomination Forms to mail from LTBA office
Stallion Registration Forms (covered in ‘23 for foals of ‘24) to mail from LTBA office
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Cheering for Louisiana Breds in Breeders’ Cup Undercard Races
There are two Accredited Louisiana Breds entered in the Breeders’ Cup Undercard Races.
On Friday, November 3, Valene Farms, LLC’s Accommodate Eva is entered in the G1 Net Jets’ Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies. The two-year-old filly by Munnings out of Accommodate, was bred by Brad King and Todd Fincher. John R. Velazquez will be in the irons for trainer Dallas Stewart.
On Saturday, November 4, Liberal Lady is an alternate for race 12, a $100,000 allowance race. Bred by Coteau Grove Farms, LLC, the three-year-old filly is trained by Leonard Powell for owner Marsha Naify.
Louisiana race fans will also recognize Louisiana native, Kent Desormeaux who is slated to ride Fly on Fantasy in the Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stake as well as Shady Appeal in the Golden State Juvenile Stakes, both on Friday. Saturday, Brian J. Hernandez has the mount for Stage Raider in the Bigg Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. Additionally trainer Tom Amoss is saddling Alys Beach Friday in the Net Jets’ Breeders’ Cup Fillies, and Hoosier Philly in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff on Saturday.
Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association (LTBA) congratulates all of these local connections competing in these prestigious events and wishes them all success this weekend.
Please remember to submit your Direct Deposit forms for Louisiana Breeders Awards to the LTBA by November 30th, 2023.
Starting January 1, 2024, breeders awards will be paid via direct deposit. This will benefit breeders, speeding up the process and eliminating problems of checks getting delayed or lost in the mail.
Breeders will be notified via email when funds are deposited in their bank accounts. Notification can be delivered to more than one email address. This will replace the old system of post card notification.
You can download the attached form, complete and return to the LTBA by fax (504) 943-2149, email Bmayard@louisianabred.com or by USPS to
LTBA
P.O. Box 24650
New Orleans, LA 70184
Please include all email addresses on the form that you wish to receive notification of breeders awards. If you have already submitted your direct deposit form, you can add additional email addresses by emailing Beverly MayardBmayard@louisianabred.com
Ballots for the LTBA 2023 Board of Directors election were mailed October the 2nd. Please make your selections and return to MK Elections in the envelope provided with your ballot. Ballots must be received by MK Election Services in New Haven, CT on orBEFOREOctober 31st, to be counted. Please allow time for mail to reach MK Election Services. Ballots received after October 31st will not be counted.
Each board member elected shall serve for three years unless elected to fill a vacancy. The board membership terms are staggered which shall result in approximately 1/3 of the board being subject to election annually.
Seven (7) nominees are running for four (4) positions on the board this year:
Nathan Granger
Keith Hernandez (incumbent)
Val C. Murrell (incumbent)
Keith G. Myers
Barry Scott
Lee Thomas
David Tillson (incumbent)
Vote for four (4).
Please allow time for mail to reach MK Election Services. Ballots received after October 31st will not be counted.
The LTBA is bringing back the Gala
the night before Louisiana Champions Day!
Please join us, Friday, December 8th from 7-10 pm. at the Jefferson Orleans South, as we get the Louisiana Champions Day festivities started with an evening of dining and dancing. Live music will be provided by Rick Mocklin and the Southern Voice Band.
Saturday, December 9th, you won’t want to miss the Louisiana Champions Day races at Fair Grounds. This event has become the highlight of Louisiana Bred racing as the best runners in the state compete for nearly $1 million in purse money.
Save the Dates! Friday, December 8th – Louisiana Champions Day Gala
Saturday, December 9th – Louisiana Champions Day Races
Reminder:
Please submit payment for any horses purchased at the Breeders Sales of Louisiana Yearling Sale followed by Mixed Session. Payment is due by October 28, 2023.
Also, if you have not yet done so, please complete and return your paperwork for direct deposit of Breeders Awards. Starting January 1, 2024, Breeders Awards will be paid by direct deposit. This new process is safer than USPS and will get your money in your account faster.
Louisiana Horse Stallion Register Stallion Submissions are due
Louisiana Horse Stallion Register Farm and Service Directory submissions are due along with payment
Oct. 28
Sweet Home Alabama Special, Delta Downs
Oct 31
Halloween
LTBA Board of Directors Election Ballots to be counted. Ballots must be received by MK Election Services in New Haven, CT on orBEFOREOct. 31st, to be counted. Please allow time for mail to reach MK Election Services.
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The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association’s Breeders Sales of Louisiana held its 2023 Yearling Sale followed by Mixed Session, Thursday, September 28th at the Equine Sales Facility in Opelousas.
173 yearlings were cataloged with 13 outs. 120 yearlings sold for a gross of $1,306,100, and an average of $10,884 and a median of $6,000. 40 RNAs.
2 weanlings sold for a gross of $6,700 and an average of $2,350.
1 horse of racing age sold for $1,000.
23 broodmares sold for a gross of $67,300 and an average of $2,926.
The gross for the overall sale was $1,381,100.
Sale Topper, Hip #131. Photo courtesy Haley Granger
Hip number 131, a gray colt by G2 Kelso H. winner Anchor Down out of the unraced Half Ours mare, Solo Buena was purchased by Noble Oaks Farm for $90,000 topping the sale. The unnamed colt is a full brother to stakes placed winner Swot Analysis, and a half brother to multiple stakes winner Free Drop Maddy.
The top three yearlings in the sale were all sold by Clear Creek Stud LLC, Agent.
The second highest price of the day went to Hip number 74, a bay filly by Astrology out of multiple stakes winning Old Forester mare, Kitty’s Got Class. The filly purchased by Set-Hut LLC for $65,000, is a full sister to Big Time, a champion 2-year-old Louisiana Bred filly, and a half sister to Classy John, a champion 2-year-old Louisiana Bred colt. Hip number 103, a chestnut filly from the first crop of Vekoma out of stakes placed Tale of the Cat mare, Our Jenny B sold for $60,000 to Grassroots Training and Sales.
LTBA Preparing to Deliver Breeders Awards
Via Direct Deposit
The LTBA is in the process of updating their breeders awards payment system.
Starting January 1, 2024, breeders awards will be paid via direct deposit. This will benefit breeders, speeding up the process and eliminating problems of checks getting delayed or lost in the mail.
Breeders will be notified via email when funds are deposited in their bank accounts. This will replace the old system of post card notification.
The LTBA is mailing this form, or you can download the attached form.
In addition to completing and returning the direct deposit forms to the LTBA, it is very important that all breeders inform the LTBA of the email address they use on a regular basis.
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