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Sponsored by: Our Super Freak Multiple graded stakes-placed Our Super Freak, who has tackled the heaviest hitters in her division, seeks a breakthrough victory against an all stakes-winning field in Sunday's 43rd running of the Grade 2, $200,000 Ruffian for older fillies and mares at Belmont Park. The one-turn mile over the main track honors Stuart Janney, Jr.'s late dual champion filly, who is recognized as one of the greatest distaffers of all time. Her notable Grade 1-winning accomplishments include triumphs in the Spinaway, Mother Goose, Acorn, and Coaching Club American Oaks wi...

AUDIO: Evangeline Downs Track Announcer Previews Kentucky Derby Two of them will be mounted by jockeys with Acadiana ties. Kendrick Carmouche, the son of Arnaudville native and former Evangeline Downs and Delta Downs mainstay Sylvester Carmouche, Jr., will ride Bourbonic. Lafayette native Corey Lanerie will mount Sainthood. But do these Acadiana jockeys have a chance at winning the Kentucky Derby? Who are the experts expecting to perform the best? Evangeline Downs track announcer Rob Tuel handicaps the race for Ian and Bernie. He also talks about his journey to Opelousas from Nebraska, his e...

Live Racing Returns To Louisiana Downs On Kentucky Derby Day Sponsored by: 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. Louisiana Downs will honor its local heroes on Saturday with Bossier City First Responders/Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Presentations will be made to several groups who have served and protected the Bossier City/Shreveport Metroplex throughout the year. In addition to enjoying live ...

Louisville, Ky. The name Phil Thomas does not appear in present-day past performances. The last race on his training record was run more than three years ago. His last winner was at the end of the summer of 2013. But something he said resonates to this day with horseplayers handicapping the Kentucky Derby. “I bet if you looked at it,” he said, “horses that won the Derby came fast the last quarter-mile of their last prep.” That was how Jennie Rees recalled a seminal conversation years ago with Thomas. Now a publicist for racetracks and a horsemen’s association, Rees back then was a r...

Sponsored by: Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel will kick off its 2021 Thoroughbred season on Wednesday, April 28. The 84-day meeting will run through September 18 with live racing scheduled each Wednesday through Saturday night beginning at 5:50pm Central Time. Evangeline Downs offers a one-mile dirt track and seven-furlong turf course. The state-of-the-art facility is a perfect venue for race fans to watch the action from the track apron or high above the track in the climate controlled, indoor clubhouse. Either way, the crowd is sure to be entertained. Many familiar names...