News Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Announces Live Thoroughbred Racing to Return on Saturday, June 6 May 6, 2020 Credit: Hodges Photography News Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Announces Live Thoroughbred Racing to Return on Saturday, June 6 May 6, 2020 By: Press Release email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article BOSSIER CITY, LA – The 2020 Thoroughbred racing season at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, which was originally scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 2, will commence on Saturday, June 6. An emergency meeting of the Louisiana State Racing Commission took place on May 5 and unanimous approval for the revised opening date was granted. ( Content Continues Below Ad ) Due to state mandates regarding COVID-19, Harrah’s Louisiana Downs concluded its 2020 Quarter Horse meet on Monday, March 16, two days ahead of the scheduled final date. Thoroughbreds have been training here since Monday, April 13, when a judge ruling allowed horsemen to be permitted on the grounds. The stable area will open on May 6 for horsemen who have been allocated stalls for the 2020 Thoroughbred season. Ship in hours will be from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and trainers must contact Natalie Moses at (318) 820-8324 prior to shipping. No exceptions will be permitted. “We appreciate the patience of all of our horsemen and wish them a safe transition in shipping their runners to Harrah’s Louisiana Downs,” said David Heitzmann, Director of Racing. “This has been an incredibly difficult time for our industry, and we will all be grateful to see the return of live racing here next month.” Credit: Hodges Photography The meet will be run spectator-free, until further notice, in accordance with sanctions by Governor John Bel Edwards. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs is in constant communication with the Louisiana Department of Health on procedures and protocols to ensure the safety of horses, horsemen and essential employees. The first condition book will be available on Equibase in the near future. Further information on the Thoroughbred stakes schedule will be forthcoming, but officials have confirmed that the $300,000 Super Derby (G3) will not be contested in 2020. The 64-day meet will continue through Wednesday, September 23 with live racing to run Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 3:15 pm (Central).
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