Louisiana Champions Day Salutes the Military

For Immediate Release

LTBA contact:

Roger Heitzmann

roger@louisianabred.com

(504) 947-4676

Louisiana Champions Day Salutes the Military

(New Orleans, La.) – The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association (LTBA) and The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots are saluting all branches of the military on Louisiana Champions Day, December 8, 2012.

Representatives from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy will be honored at the Gala on December 7 as well as on Champions Day. They will be presenting all trophies and awards to the winning breeders for each of the Louisiana Champions Day races.

The Louisiana Champions Day Gala celebrates the breeders, owners and people who serve the Louisiana horse industry. It is held the evening before the Louisiana Champions Day racing program. Silent and live auction proceeds benefit Louisiana Horse Rescue.

Louisiana Champions Day features $1.1 million in stakes races for Louisiana bred racehorses. It is one of the richest days in horse racing in Louisiana that rewards the breeders and owners of Louisiana breds.

“A Marine detail will present the colors and Chris Gray will sing the National Anthem,” said Roger Heitzmann, secretary/treasurer for LTBA. “We are privileged to honor the men and women who serve our country and secure our freedom. We encourage fans to thank these brave men and women every day.”

LOUISIANA CHAMPIONS DAY December 8, 2012

• $100,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day QH Juvenile Stakes 22nd 2YO La. bred QH 350 yards
• $100,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day QH Derby 22nd 3YO La. bred QH 400 yards
• $100,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day QH Classic Stakes 22nd 4YO/up La. bred QH 440 yards
• $50,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day Starter Handicap Stakes 22nd 3YO/up La. bred 1 mile 70 yards
• $100,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day Juvenile Stakes 22nd 2YO La. bred C&G 6 furlongs
• $100,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day Lassie Stakes 22nd 2YO La. bred fillies 6 furlongs
• $100,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day Sprint Stakes 22nd 3YO/up La. bred 6 furlongs
• $100,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day Ladies Sprint Stakes 7th 3YO/up La. bred F&M 6 furlongs
• $100,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day Turf Stakes 22nd 3YO/up La. bred 1 1/16 miles* (T)
• $100,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day Ladies Stakes 22nd 3YO/up La. bred F&M 1 1/16 miles
• $150,000 guaranteed LA Champions Day Classic Stakes 22nd 3YO/up La. bred 1 1/8 miles

For more information go to louisianabred.com or call LTBA at (504) 947-4676.

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