The HBPA Offices will be closed on Tuesday December 24th at noon and on Wednesday December 25th for the Christmas Holiday and will reopen on Thursday December 26th. 

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Cindy Leigh at 337-660-8365 or Mike Fenasci at 504-473-9023. 

If you have an emergency regarding Bookkeeper, call Kristie Piglia at 504-919-3468 or Ed Fenasci at 504-812-8771. 

If you have an emergency regarding the Medical Program, call Murray Woodward at 504-669-2254

All LAHBPA members are welcome
Tuesday December 10th, 2024
at 11:00AM
At the LAHBPA Offices on Gentilly,
New Orleans, LA

The 2024 Claiming Crown is set for November 16 at Churchill Downs with eight races totaling $1.1 million in purses for all levels of horses on both dirt and turf. The minimum purse is $100,000 with the Claiming Crown Jewel offering a $200,000 purse. The fee is only $200 to make a horse eligible, but the DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 26. Get more info and eligibility request forms at www.claimingcrown.com

Click here to download the eligibility form

August 22, 2024 

For the 2024-25 Delta Downs’ and Fair Grounds’ thoroughbred race meets, beginning in October 2024 and ending by March 2025, all stakes races restricted to Louisiana bred horses shall have a minimum purse of one hundred thousand dollars (excluding starter races). 

Also, regarding the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association yearling sale to be conducted on September 27, 2024, the following horses/hip numbers have all been Breeder’s Cup nominated:

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Louisiana Downs has asked that we inform the members of the following: 

The Louisiana Downs backside will be closed after the 2024 Thoroughbred Race Meet for significant maintenance. 

Important Dates: 

Sunday, October 20th – Last Day of Training 

Monday, October 21st – Track Maintenance and Renovation Begins 

Monday, October 28th – All horses must vacate the property