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

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July 31

• D.S. Shine Young Futurity for 2 yr old fillies, Evangeline Downs

August 1

• LTBA Annual Awards Banquet in conjunction with REAP Benefit, 4:00 p.m. Evangeline Downs, Mojo’s 
• Jockey Club Report of Mares Bred Due 
• Breeders’ Cup Early Foal Nomination Deadline
• Delta Downs stall applications due for 2026-27 Thoroughbred Meet
• D.S. Shine Young Futurity for 2 yr old colts and geldings, Evangeline Downs

August 7

• Stallion Awards to be issued

August 14

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

August 31

• Accreditation Applications Due
• Pre-Sale Party and LTBA PAC Fundraiser, 5:00 p.m. EVD Mojos, Opelousas, Louisiana
• First Lady of Louisiana Sharon Landry Stakes, Evangeline Downs
• The Au Revoir Stakes, Evangeline Downs
• Louisiana Stallion Stakes presented by Coteau Grove Farms, Evangeline Downs
• Louisiana Stallion Stakes (filly and mare division) presented by Coteau Grove Farms, Evangeline Downs

September 1

• Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana 2026 Preferred Yearling Sale 11:00 a.m., Equine Sales Facility, Opelousas, Louisiana

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Please contact Linda 504-460-5518, linda@louisianabred.com or Roger 504-947-4676, roger@louisianabred.com for cost and availability.

Do you have a date pertaining to Louisiana-breds that you would like included in an upcoming calendar? Please contact Linda 04-460-5518, linda@louisianabred.com or Roger 504-947-4676, roger@louisianabred.com for consideration.

Any questions or need more info call 

Roger A. Heitzmann III, Secretary/Treasurer

Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

504-947-4676