Does Louisiana have horse racing?

The racing and breeding industry in Louisiana is alive and well and the state offers both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing with strong state-bred programs and incentives. Live racing is held at four separate race tracks and horse racing has been a part of the history of Louisiana since the 1850s.

What horse tracks are in Louisiana?

Each track in the state, runs both a thoroughbred and quarter horse meet, while The Fair Grounds and Louisiana Downs, run during the day, Delta and Evangeline Downs run in the evening.

What time do the horse races start at Louisiana Downs?

The 2021 Thoroughbred racing season at Louisiana Downs commences on Saturday, May 1. Opening day will include seven live races beginning at 2:45 pm (Central) and the simulcast of the 147th Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs.

What days does Louisiana Downs have live racing?

Live racing will be conducted Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with a 1 p.m. (Central) post time. The meet continues through Wednesday, April 7.

Is Louisiana Downs closing?

In September 2020, it was announced that Caesars Entertainment and VICI Properties are selling Harrah’s Louisiana Downs to Rubico Acquisition Corp. for $22 million with the deal expected to close at the end of the year or early in 2021.

What is the name of the horse race track in New Orleans?

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, the nation’s third-oldest racetrack, has been in operation since 1872. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 12 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

Who is buying Louisiana Downs?

Rubico Acquisition Corp.
Caesars Entertainment selling Louisiana property On Thursday, the Reno-based casino operating company announced that it had agreed to sell Harrah’s Louisiana Downs casino in Bossier City to Rubico Acquisition Corp. for $22 million.

When did Louisiana Downs open?

1974
Harrah’s Louisiana Downs/Opened

Harrah’s Louisiana Downs is a horse racing track and racino located in Bossier City in northwestern Louisiana. It opened in 1974. The casino features 1,300 slot machines. The track specification is a dirt track of 1 mi (1.609 km) & turf course of 0.875 mi (1.408 km).