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We have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the sale of horses to slaughter. If we have proof that this policy was knowingly violated, we will permanently revoke their stall privileges. If you have evidence, plz send it to DDInfo
@boydgaming
.com so that we can investigate.
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The dual registered Thoroughbred/Paint horse Painting the Sky breaks her maiden in race 6 tonight. Beautiful!
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Apprentice jockey Paulina Ramirez had a wild ride aboard the 2-year-old filly St Teresa in Wednesday's third race. The horse hit the rail in the stretch and Ramirez was nearly unseated, but was able to pull herself back into the saddle. Amazing job Paulina! (photo: Coady Photo)
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Congratulations to jockey C. J. McMahon, who notched his 1,000th career win tonight in race 4 with the Karl Broberg trainee Cavallotto. Way to go C. J.! (Coady Photo)
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Delta Downs To Lower Takeout Rate To 12% On All Pick 4 And Pick 5 Wagering Pools Beginning Wednesday, December 13.
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Congratulations to Delta Downs trainer Rickey Courville, who saddled Un Ojo before his stunning victory in the Rebel Stakes on Saturday. The one-eyed runner broke his maiden at Delta Downs on Nov. 5. Kentucky Derby bound!
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It was a treat to have three-time Kentucky Derby winning jockey Calvin Borel ride at Delta Downs tonight. He won the second race aboard Sonic City! (Coady Photo)
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Jockey Tim Thornton along with family, friends and the jockey colony celebrating his 2,000th win tonight in the winner's circle following the sixth race.
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We are totally committed to the humane treatment of horses, especially those in the care of folks with a license to race. We conveyed your concerns to the State Racing Commission, and will continue to support that authority and the responsible regulation of racing in Louisiana.
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Congratulations to Delta Downs' leading rider Tim Thornton, who has been nominated for this year's George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award! The winner will be announced in February. Good luck Tim!
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Congratulations to Delta Downs' leading trainer Karl Broberg, who notched his 500th win for 2018 today at Fair Grounds. Broberg becomes the third trainer in history to reach the milestone as he joins Steve Asmussen and Scott Lake in that exclusive club. Great job Karl!
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Young jockey Ty Kennedy moved his tack to Delta Downs a few weeks ago and may have found his winter home!
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Delta Downs presented the award for 2018-19 leading jockey to Tim Thornton tonight after race five. Thornton was joined in the winner's circle by family, friends and the jockey colony for this special picture. Congratulations Tim! (photo: Nicole Cormier, Coady Photo)
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Congratulations to jockey Jansen Melancon, who won his 700th career race today at Delta Downs when his mount, Diva's Ransom, came home in front to take the seventh race on the card. Great job Jansen! (Coady Photo)
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***ALERT*** Due to Hurricane Laura, Delta Downs has ordered a mandatory evacuation from the property effective at 1 pm today, Tuesday, August 25. The track's OTB will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Further information will be posted when available.
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Congratulations to trainer Henry B. Johnson, Jr., who saddled his 1,000th winner tonight with City Ghost in the seventh race. Way to go HB! (Coady Photo)
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Delta Downs honored jockey Tim Thornton in the winner's circle today for his record-setting performance on October 23 when he won seven of the 10 races on the program. Congrats Tim!
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Congratulations to owner End Zone Athletics, Inc., who recently broke the Delta Downs single season record for wins and earnings in a single Thoroughbred season. Through 77 days of racing, End Zone has 70 wins and over $1.2 million in earnings.
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Jockey Gerard Melancon is hanging up his tack for good on Sunday at Fair Grounds in New Orleans. The four-time Delta Downs leading rider is retiring after 40 years in the saddle and over 5,000 wins. Good luck in retirement 'G Money' and congrats on a wonderful career!
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Congratulations to Delta Downs trainer Karl Broberg (far right), who completed 2019 with 544 wins overall. That lead all trainers in the country for the sixth consecutive year and it marked a personal best for him. Way to go Karl!
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Delta Downs' jockey colony gathered for a special group photo on Saturday (7-29-2023) after the fifth race to honor the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund (PDJF). The riders wore special arm bands at racetracks across the country to support the important organization. (Coady Photo)
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Congratulations to jockey Diego Saenz, who won both stakes races this week. On Monday he piloted Privet Moon in the $100,000 Jean Lafitte Stakes and on Tuesday he booted home Littlestisious in the $100,000 My Trusty Cat.
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Jockey Ashley Broussard was honored with the Jockeys' Guild 'Jockey of the Week' award for December 12-18!
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Delta Downs welcomed 16-year-old Mega Race Fan Dylan Kerkhoff today after the fifth race. Dylan is visiting as many racetracks as he can and taking pictures with the jockeys. Today was Delta Downs' turn. Safe travels Dylan!
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Congratulations to Goodprofit, winner of the $100,000 LAPN Starlet Stakes. Jockey: Gerard Melancon, Trainer : Chris Richard, Owner James Mcingvale.
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Agent Darrell Bickham had a special surprise in store for his jockey Paulina Ramirez on Thursday night. He honored her with a poster featuring her accomplishments during the first year of her career. Ramirez lost her apprentice allowance (Bug) on Wednesday night.
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Young jockey Devin Magnon got his first career win aboard a Thoroughbred tonight at Delta Downs with D'wild Irish Rose in the opener. Congratulations Devin! (Coady Photography)
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Delta Downs Kicks Off 2023-24 Thoroughbred Season On Friday Night! First post time is set for 5:15 pm. Don't be late!
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A Thousand Reasons Runs Them Off Their Feet In The Orleans Stakes At Delta Downs
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Congratulations to apprentice jockey Paulina Ramirez, who won four races for four different trainers on Thursday night's 10-race program. Way to go Pow!
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Flash Of Mischief Rolls To Victory In The $100,000 Delta Mile Stakes
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ALERT! The OTB
@deltaracing
will be closed until further notice & the live racing season that was to begin on October 6 is postponed until further notice as a result of the aftermath of Hurricane Laura! Continue to monitor this page for information on potential schedule changes.
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***ATTENTION*** Due to severe winter weather conditions expected in southwest Louisiana early next week, Delta Downs has cancelled live racing, training and the OTB for simulcasting on Monday AND Tuesday, February 15 & 16.
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Gibberish Wins The $100,000 Treasure Chest Stakes at Delta Downs
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Congratulations to jockey Ashley Broussard, who scored her 500th career win tonight aboard 82-1 longshot Favorite Promise in the fourth race. Great job Ashley!
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Congratulations to jockey Vicente Del Cid, who tied a track record today with six winners on a single program. He capped it off with a tally aboard the Eduardo Ramirez trainee Corrente De Ouro ($3.20) in the nightcap, race 9. (Coady Photo)
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Jockey Jansen Melancon gets his 500th career Thoroughbred win tonight in the second race with Highway to Fame. Congrats Jansen!
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La Mistake wins the Azalea Stakes at Delta Downs with jockey Gerard Melancon riding for trainer Brett Brinkman and owner Cantrell Family Partnership.
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Jockey Everardo Rodriguez recorded his 500th career win in the season opener at Delta Downs today aboard the filly Freighttran Game. Congratulations Everardo!
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Congratulations to three time Delta Downs leading jockey Tim Thornton, who rode his 2,500th career winner on Wednesday night at Evangeline Downs. Way to go Timmy!
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**Due to technical difficulties, Delta Downs has cancelled the remainder of its Friday program, races 4-10. The Saturday program has also been cancelled. Live racing resumes at Delta Downs Wednesday, October 20. Post time 12:55 pm.
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Congratulations to jockey Luis Negron, who notched the 500th win of his career tonight in race eight aboard Mistake Present for trainer Dale White, Sr. and owners Sandy Badeaux and Dale White, Sr. Great job Luis!
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DELTA DOWNS PREPARES FOR 2020-21 THOROUGHBRED SEASON; HISTORIC STORMS FORCE CHANGES IN DAILY SCHEDULE, POST TIMES AND STAKES ACTIVITY
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It's Opening Day at Delta Downs! First post time today and tomorrow is at 12:55 pm. The race week wraps up on Friday and Saturday with the first race each day going off at 5:55 pm. Good luck all season!
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Kaely's Brother Wins The $100,000 Jean Lafitte Stakes at Delta Downs...
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Congratulations to Shang, winner of the $100,000 LAPN Prince! Jockey Diego Saenz, Trainer Steve Asmussen, Owners: Corrine and William Heiligbrodt.
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Congratulations to Delta Downs 2022-23 Leading Thoroughbred Jockey Vicente Del Cid! (Coady Photo)
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Congratulations to jockey Vicente Del Cid, who scored his first career win today aboard longshot Cajun Cash in the sixth race! (photos: Coady Photography)
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Greeley And Ben Dominates In The $75,000 Sam's Town Stakes at Delta Downs
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Congratulations to jockey Chris Rosier, who scored his 900th career win tonight aboard Choose No More in the eighth race. Great job Chris!
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The third race on Friday was named in honor of longtime Delta Downs Director of Racing Chris Warren, who is retiring after 22 years with Boyd Gaming. Happy trails Chris and job well done. We will miss you!
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Australasia Wins The Louisiana Jewel Stakes; Saints N Muskets Takes The Magnolia Stakes at Delta Downs
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Delta Downs congratulates Rylee Grudzien, who saddled her first winner as a trainer on Wednesday night with Poopsie Doopie in the seventh race on the card. Poopsie Doopsie was the first starter ever for the 18-year-old daughter of trainer Jason Grudzien. Way to go Rylee!
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Congratulations to 2022-23 Delta Downs Leading Owner End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg and Matt Johanson)! (Coady Photo)
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Don't miss Louisiana Premier Day on Wednesday, February 10. The richest day of the year includes 10 stakes race for Louisiana-bred horses and over $800,000 in total purse money. Good luck!
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Opening night is only nine days away. The 2022 Quarter Horse season kicks off Friday, April 29 with first post time at 6:15 pm. Don't miss the action!
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Delta Downs jockey Ashley Broussard is the subject of a new BloodHorse article. Check it out!
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Gunnevera hits the target and wins the $1,000,000 Delta Downs Jackpot in a romp under Javier Castellano!
#DDJ16
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Privet Moon Holds Off Awesome Gerry To Win The $100,000 Jean Lafitte Stakes at Delta Downs
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Live Thoroughbred racing returns to Delta Downs this week. First post time Wednesday through Saturday is at 4:55 pm.
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Dual registered TB/Paint, Painting the Sky wins her second race of the meet tonight at DD! (Coady Photo)
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Congratulations to apprentice jockey Marlon Del Cid, who won his first career race tonight aboard Zultan in the second race on the card! Marlon is the cousin of Delta Downs leading rider Vicente Del Cid. (Coady Photo)
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Congratulations to apprentice jockey Wallynette Rodriguez, who gets her first Delta Downs win aboard Aztec Delite in the fourth race on Saturday night!
@CoadyPhoto
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No Parole remains undefeated by winning the $100,000 LAPN Prince under jockey James Graham for owner Maggie Moss and trainer Tom Amoss. (Coady Photo)
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Delta Downs honored the career of jockey Gilbert 'The Man' Ortiz after the fourth race tonight. Ortiz is hanging up his tack this year after winning over 3,000 races and recording better than $39 million in mount earnings. We'll miss you Gilbert! (Coady Photo)
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Congratulations to apprentice jockey Humberto Tellez, who score his first career win tonight in the third race with a filly named Batty! (photos: Coady Photo)
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***ATTENTION*** Delta Downs has added one extra day to the current season. The track will race live on Tuesday, March 12 with first post time at 1:10 pm CST.
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Leading Horsemen Smash Records At Delta Downs During 2018-19 Season
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Congratulations to jockey Vicente Del Cid, who notched his 500th career win aboard the Tom Amoss trainee Lacie Be Good in the sixth race tonight! (Coady Photo)
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Congratulations to jockey Bailey Weatherly, who scored his first career win aboard first-time starter Adieu Aces in the third race tonight. Bailey is the nephew of Delta Downs jockey brothers Joe and Louis Stokes.
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Mobile Bay wins his second straight Louisiana Premier Night Championship with jockey Diego Saenz riding for trainer Victor Arceneaux and owner Tigertail Ranch. (Coady Photography)
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Mr. Z arrived at Delta Downs on Mon from Kentucky. He's a contender for Sat's $1,000,000 Delta Jackpot!
#DDJ2014
http://t.co/UoXwA6h0IN
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Littlestitious Much The Best In The $100,000 My Trusty Cat at Delta Downs
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The Lookout Restaurant will open at 4 pm on Saturday to accommodate the special 14-race Lee Berwick trials program that kicks off at 4:30 pm. Enjoy mouth watering food and a tremendous night of racing as we qualify 10 horses for the $700K stakes race that takes place on July 7.
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Congratulations to Delta Downs' current leading jockey Tim Thornton, who scored his 2,000th career win tonight aboard She'sgotthebeat in the sixth race. Way to go Tim! (Coady Photo)
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BC Juvenile Fillies Champ Take Charge Brandi ($6.20) wins the $400k Delta Downs Princess (Gr. III)!
#DDJ2014
http://t.co/wTYvjopngr
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Monte Man takes the Louisiana Premier Night Sprint under jockey Gerard Melancon riding for trainer Ron Faucheux and owner Ivery Sisters Racing LLC.
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Delta Downs' racetrack re-opened for training this morning while repairs continue to be made to the property following hurricanes Laura and Delta. The 2020-21 Thoroughbred season will kick off on Tuesday, November 24 with first post time at 12:55 pm.
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Shakeshakeshakeit Wins The $359,715 Laddie Futurity at Delta Downs!
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Jockey Gerard Melancon is hanging up his tack for good today at Fair Grounds in New Orleans. The four-time Delta Downs leading rider is retiring after 40 years in the saddle and over 5,000 wins. Good luck in retirement 'G Money' and congrats on a wonderful career!
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Trump My Record Cruises To Top Qualifying Time For The Firecracker Derby!
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The 2020-21 Thoroughbred season kicks off today! First post time is at 12:55 pm. The featured race is the $60,000 B Connected Stakes going as the eighth race on the program. Good luck all season long!
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Only 14 days remain until the start of Delta Downs' 2020-21 Thoroughbred season! Be with us on Tuesday, November 24 for opening day. First post time is scheduled for 12:55 pm. Good luck!
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Delta Downs' horsemen honored the memory of longtime Louisiana owner, trainer & breeder Doris Hebert on Saturday in the winner's circle. Close friend and fellow horseman Benard Chatters said a few words and a moment of silence took place. Rest in peace Doris. You will be missed.
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Don't miss CLOSING DAY at Delta Downs, Tuesday, February 28. Special EARLY POST TIME at 1:20 pm. Good luck and thanks for another tremendous season! The 2023 Quarter Horse season kicks off on April 28. Good luck!
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Ova Charged and Snowball dead heat for the win in the $100,000 Louisiana Premier Night Matron. Ova Charged was ridden by Jose Rodriguez for trainer Jose Camejo and Brittlyn Stalbes. Snowball was guided by Vicente Del Cid for trainer Sam Breaux and owner Tin Roof Farms. (Coady)
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Del Cid, Broberg And End Zone Athletics Repeat As Leading Horsemen For 2023-24 Thoroughbred Season At Delta Downs! (Coady Photo)
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The biggest race week of the season takes place Thursday through Saturday, February 1 - 3. First post time is 5:15 pm each night. Don't miss Louisiana Premier Night on Saturday as the best horses in Louisiana compete for over $800,000 in purse money!
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Congratulations to jockey Joel Dominguez, who rode both stakes winners this week. On Monday he booted home Boldor in the Sam's Town and on Tuesday he scored with She's My Gem in the Orleans Stakes. Great job Joel!
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Touchuponastar Wins Second Straight $150,000 Louisiana Premier Night Championship! Jockey: Tim Thornton, Trainer: Jeff Delhomme, Owner Set Hut, LLC (Jake Delhomme. (Coady Photo)
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The fields are set for the biggest race day of the year. It's Louisiana Premier Day on Wednesday, February 10. First post time is set for 12:55 pm. Be there and good luck!
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2015 Delta Downs Jackpot Champion Exaggerator Wins The 141st Preakness Stakes. Congratulations!!!
@deltaracing
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***Due to severe weather conditions, Delta Downs has cancelled the remainder of its card tonight, Jan. 2, races six through 10. The track will also be closed for training on Thursday morning, Jan. 3. There is a special first post time for the Thursday program of 12:25 pm CT.
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Jockey Tim Thornton is trying to win his third straight riding title at Delta Downs. Through nine days of racing he has 18 wins, leading all jockeys in the standings. Gerard Melancon and Jose Guerrero are tied for second with seven wins each. Post time today is 12:55 pm.
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Congratulations to jockey Thomas Pompell, who rode his 3,000th career winner in the fifth race tonight aboard the gelding Tappin Fora Dance! It was Pompell's second win on the program as well. (Coady Photo)
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Only 21 days remain until the start of the 2019-20 Delta Downs Thoroughbred Season on Tuesday, October 8. Don't miss any of the 84-day meeting in Vinton, Louisiana. First post time this season is at 4:55 pm CST. Good luck!
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