Two Scholarships to be Awarded at Louisiana Legends Night

Media Contact: Julie Calzone (337) 235-2924 ext. 18 jcalzone@calzone.com LTBA Contact: Roger Heitzmann (504) 947-4676 roger@louisianabred.com

Two Scholarships to be Awarded at Louisiana Legends Night OPELOUSAS, La. – Louisiana Legends Night will take place on Saturday, May 25, at Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel in Opelousas, La. The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association will award a total of two scholarships, each valued at $1,000, during the event.  The requirements for the scholarship are as follows:  Must be a college student enrolled full-time for Fall 2019.  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.  For Louisiana Legends Night:  Registration: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. at the designated booth  Races begin: 5:50 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.  “The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association continues to make an investment in the future of our state by investing in our students and the education process,” said Roger Heitzmann, secretary/treasurer for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association. “This type of investment is for our future, the state, as well as the organization. Our hope is that these scholarships get the younger generations invested in LTBA so that our organization stays the top breeding incentive program in the United States.” 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 Thoroughbred Breeders Association Will Award Scholarships at Louisiana Cup Day at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs

(New Orleans, La.) – Louisiana Cup Day will take place Saturday, August 5, at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La. The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association will award two (2) scholarships, each valued at $1,000, during the event.   

The drawings will be between the fifth and sixth races. The races begin at 3:15 p.m. and the student must be there to register between 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. at the designated registration booth.   

The requirements for the scholarship are as follows: 

• Must be a college student enrolled full-time for Fall 2017.
• Must be in good standing with the college or university.
• Must be present at the drawing location to win.
• Must have university ID number or Social Security number.

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.   

"The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association is pleased to continue making an investment in the future of our state by investing in the education process," said Roger Heitzmann, secretary/treasurer for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.   The Louisiana Cup Day annual event features seven stakes races for Louisiana-bred horses and total purse money of $360,000. The highlight of the evening will be the $60,000 Super Derby Prelude for 3-year-olds competing at 1-1/16 miles.   

Louisiana Cup Juvenile

2 Y.O. LA-Bred Six Furlongs $50,000

Louisiana Cup Juvenile Fillies

2 Y.O. Fillies LA-Bred Six Furlongs $50,000 

Louisiana Cup Filly and Mare Sprint 

3 Y.O. & Up F&M LA-Bred Six Furlongs $50,000

Louisiana Cup Sprint

3 Y.O. & Up LA-Bred Six Furlongs $50,000

Louisiana Cup Turf Classic 

3 Y.O. & Up LA-Bred 1m 1/16 (Turf) $50,000

Louisiana Cup Distaff 

3 Y.O. & up F&M, LA-Bred 1m 1/16 (Turf) $50,000

Super Derby Prelude

3 Y.O. LA-Bred 1m 1/16 (Turf) $60,000    

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

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots Will Award Scholarships at Louisiana Champions Day and Starlight Racing and College Night

(New Orleans, La.) – Louisiana Champions Day will take place on Saturday, December 12, at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, La. Starlight Racing and College Night will take place on December 18. A total of six (6) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded at these events. Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association will award two (2) scholarships at each event, and Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will award two (2) scholarships on Starlight Racing and College Night.

The drawings will be after the fifth race on Louisiana Champions Day. The races begin at 12:30 p.m., and the student must be there to register between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the designated registration booth.

The drawings will be held after the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th races for Starlight Racing and College Night. The first race begins at 5 p.m. Students can register until the post time of the third race at the designated booth. The student is asked to bring their college ID and driver's license to register. They must also know the name and address of the college that they are attending.

The requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

• Must be a college student enrolled full-time for Spring 2016.
• Must be in good standing with the college or university.
• Must be present to win.

All entrants must report to the Winner's Circle at the time of each drawing. If the drawing winner is not present at the Winner's Circle at the time of the drawing another entry will be pulled until a winner is identified. Winners will be notified at the Winner's Circle by verbal announcement only. It is the drawing entrant's responsibility to be at the Winner's Circle at the time of the drawing.

The scholarship will be deposited directly to the student's account at the college or university.

"The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association is pleased to continue making an investment in the future of our state by investing in the education process," said Roger Heitzmann, secretary/treasurer for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.

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

Four $1,000 College Scholarships to be Awarded at Starlight Racing/ College Night in New Orleans

 For Immediate Release

Media Contact:
Julie Calzone
(337) 235- 2924 ext. 18
jcalzone@calzone.com

LTBA Contact:
Roger Heitzmann
(504) 947-4676
roger@louisianabred.com

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association and The New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course Will Award Four Scholarships at Starlight Racing/College Night

(New Orleans, La.) – Starlight Racing/College Night will take place on December 28 at New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association will award two scholarships, each valued at $1,000, during the event. The Fair Grounds will also donate 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 and The Fair Grounds Race Course also donate two (2) scholarships each valued at $1,000 at the upcoming Starlight Racing/College Night on December 28, 2012. The winners will be announced after the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth races race and photographs will be taken with the winners. The races begin at 5 p.m. and the student must be there to register between 4 p.m. and the last drawing.

The requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

• Must be a college student that will be enrolled full time for Spring 2013.
• 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 Roger Heitzmann, Secretary/Treasurer for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.

Registration time: 4 p.m. – last drawing

Drawing time: Beginning approximately 7 p.m.

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

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Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Will Award Two Scholarships at Louisiana Champions Day at New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:
Julie Calzone
(337) 235-2924 ext. 18
jcalzone@calzone.com

LTBA Contact:
Roger Heitzmann
(504) 847-4676
roger@louisianabred.com

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Will Award Two Scholarships at Louisiana Champions Day at New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course

(New Orleans, La.) - Louisiana Champions Day will take place on December 8 at New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, 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 Champions Day on December 8, 2012. The winners will be announced after the fifth race and photographs will be taken with the winners. The races begin at 12:10 p.m. and the student must be there to register between 11:10 a.m. and 12:10 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 Spring 2013.
• 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 Roger Heitzmann, Secretary/Treasurer for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.

Registration time: 11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. CST

Drawing time: Approximately 2:10 p.m.

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

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Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Will Award Two Scholarships at Louisiana Cup Day at Louisiana Downs

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Julie Calzone

(337) 235- 2924 ext. 18

jcalzone@calzone.com

LTBA Contact:

Roger Heitzmann

(504) 947-4676

roger@louisianabred.com

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Will Award Two Scholarships at Louisiana Cup Day at Louisiana Downs

(New Orleans, La.) – Louisiana Cup Day will take place on Saturday, August 18 at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City and 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 Cup Day on August 18, 2012. The winners will be announced after the fifth race and photographs will be taken with the winners. The races begin at 1:25 p.m. and the student must be there to register between 12:25 p.m. – 1:25 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 2012 Semester.

* 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.

Registration time: 12:25 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. CT

Drawing time: Approximately 3:25 p.m.

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

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