Monday, June 28, 2010

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Will Award Scholarships at Louisiana Showcase Day at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:
Julie Calzone
(337) 235- 2924 ext. 18
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LTBA Contact:
Tom Early
504-947-4676
tom@louisianabred.com

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Will Award Scholarships at Louisiana Showcase Day at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

(Opelousas, La.) - Louisiana Showcase Day will take place on July 3, 2010 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, Opelousas, Louisiana. The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association will award two scholarships each valued at $1,000 during the event.

The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association has evolved from a small group of horsemen who united in 1963 to the top thoroughbred breeding program in the United States. The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association will award two (2) scholarships each valued at $1,000 at the upcoming Louisiana Showcase Day on July 3, 2010. Louisiana Showcase Day will take place at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas, Louisiana. The winners will be announced after the fifth race and photographs will be taken with the winners. The races begin at 5:40 p.m. and the student must be there to register between 4:40 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. at the designated booth.

The requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
* Must be a college student that will be enrolled full time for Fall 2010.
* Must be in good standing with the college.
* Must be present to win.

The scholarship will be deposited directly to the student's account at the college. The student is asked to know the name and address of the college that they are attending.

"The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association is pleased to make an investment in the future of our state by investing in the education process," said Tom Early, CEO for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.

Registration time: 4:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. CT

Drawing time: Approximately 7:00 p.m.

For more information please call 1-800-772-1195 or visit www.louisianabred.com.

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