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

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April 24, 25, 26, and 30

May 1, 2, 3

• New Orleans Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds

No visitors will be allowed access to New Orleans Office during these days.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

May 1

• Kentucky Oaks
• EVD Distaff Stakes, Evangeline Downs
• Creole Lady Stakes, Evangeline Downs
• Cajun Miss Stakes, Evangeline Downs

May 2

• Kentucky Derby
• Louisiana Downs Opening Day
• EVD Classic Stakes, Evangeline Downs
• King Creole Stakes, Evangeline Downs
• Ragin Cajun Stakes, Evangeline Downs

May 5

• Breeders Sales of Louisiana 2026 Yearling Sale Consignor Contracts to mail from office.
• Cinco De Mayo

May 7

• National Day of Prayer

May 9

• The Kenny Cotton Stakes, Evangeline Downs

May 10

• Mothers Day

May 14

• Accreditation forms to mail from office.

May 16

• Preakness Stakes
• Armed Forces Day

May 19

• Louisiana Futurity Forms mail 

May 25

• Memorial Day

May 29

• 2026-27 LTBA Membership forms to mail from office.

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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