August Calendar of Events from the LTBA

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association would like to share the following list of dates of interest to Louisiana horsemen and women.


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Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association's Breeders Sales of Louisiana Consignment forms are available for the 2025 Yearling sale followed by Mixed session which will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Accepting Supplemental Entries






August 1

  • Jockey Club Report of Mares Bred Due 
  • Breeders’ Cup Early Foal Nomination Deadline


August 2

  • LTBA Board of Director’s meeting, 11 a.m., Evangeline Downs, John Henry Room
  • LTBA Annual Awards Banquet in conjunction with REAP Benefit, 4:00 p.m. Evangeline Downs, Mojo’s 


August 6

  • Delta Downs stall applications due for 2025-26 Thoroughbred Meet


August 8

  • Stallion Awards to be Mailed


August 13

  • Breeders Sales of Louisiana, ad placement deadline for 2025 Yearling Sale catalog


August 15

  • LTBA Board of Directors election letters, resumes and photos due.


August 27

  • Breeders Sales of Louisiana, ad copy deadline for 2025 Yearling Sale catalog


August 30

  • Louisiana Cup Day six stakes races for Accredited Louisiana Breds, Louisiana Downs, Bossier City.
  • LTBA Scholarship Drawings; two $1,000 scholarships for current college students. (Registration between 2:35-3:35 p.m. Drawings for two scholarships will occur at the winners circle after the 5th race. Must be present at winners circle to win.)


August 31

  • Accreditation Applications Due




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Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

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