Delta's Louisiana Premier Night to Feature Scholarships

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Racing at Delta Downs

Delta Downs Racetrack will host the richest program of the year, Louisiana Premier Night, Feb. 3 with a post time of 5:05 p.m. CT. The card will feature the best Louisiana breds competing in 10 stakes worth $895,000. The headliner on Louisiana Premier Night is the $150,000 Championship for 4-year-olds and up at 1 1/16 miles.

In addition, the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association will award two scholarships, each valued at $1,000, to college students for a total of $2,000.

"This is great evening of racing with some of the most exciting Louisiana bred racing of the year," said Roger Heitzmann, secretary/treasurer for the LTBA. "Premier Night sets the stage for a year of championship racing in Louisiana. It showcases the offspring of mares and stallions for our racing program at one of Louisiana's racetracks located in the southwest part of our state."

Requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

  • Must be a college student enrolled full-time in an Accredited College, University or Community College for Spring 2024 or Summer 2024
  • Scholarships will be awarded by random draw.
  • Must be in good standing with the college or university.
  • Must be present to win at the Winner's Circle when the announcement is made.
  • Must have college ID and government-issued ID.
  • Must have University ID number or Social Security number.

For Premier Night:

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  • Registration: 4:05 p.m.—5:05 p.m. at the designated booth
  • Races begin: 5:05 p.m.
  • Drawing Time: The scholarships will be awarded after the fifth race. The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student's account at the college or university. The student is asked to know the name and address of the college that they are attending.

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association manages the best incentive program for breeding thoroughbreds in the United States. Since the organization formed, this has led to increased purses, better quality horses, and increased interest in racing and breeding horses. The thoroughbred racing and breeding industry generates over $1 billion and employs over 60,000 people in the state of Louisiana.

For more information about Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association visit louisianabred.com or call (504) 947-4676.