Two Scholarships to be Awarded at Louisiana Legends Night
Registration On Site at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino on June 1
(Opelousas, La.) - The marquee night of the Evangeline Downs season will take place on Saturday, June 1 with Louisiana Legends Night. The program features six stake races for Louisiana-bred runners, with each purse $100,000 guaranteed. Millionaire Free Like a Girl was a very popular winner on the 2023 Legends Night card. In the spirit of Louisiana Legends Night, six Louisiana horsemen will be honored.
In addition, the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association (LTBA) will award two scholarships, each valued at $1,000 to college students for a total of $2,000.
"This is another great evening of racing with some of the most exciting Louisiana bred racing of the year," said Roger Heitzmann, secretary/treasurer for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association. "Legends Night is a special night not only for its stakes races, but also for honoring the horsemen and women who have made Louisiana bred racing what it is today.
Requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
Must be a college student enrolled full-time in an Accredited College, University or Community College for Summer 2024 or Fall 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 Louisiana Legends NIght:
Registration: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the designated booth
Races begin: 5:30 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.
Louisiana Legends Night
Saturday, June 1, 2024
First Post Time 5:30pm
Six Stakes Worth $600,000 in Total Purse Money!
Make your reservations now to enjoy a birds-eye view of the action and a special Legends Night Buffet at Silks Clubhouse for $34.95*!
Reservation are suggested. Reserve Online or call 337-594-3663.
Plus, get there early for a chance to meet the jockeys and get autographs before they mount up for the races!