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

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August 31

• Accreditation Applications Due
• Pre-Sale Party and LTBA PAC Fundraiser, 1^st post 4:00 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

September 4

• Breeders Sales of Louisiana Digital Mixed Sale Consignment Deadline 

September 7

• Labor Day
• Evangeline Downs Closing Day of 2026 Thoroughbred Meet

September 10

• National Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Assoc. (TOBA) Awards ceremony.  Earl Hernandez, Keith Hernandez and John Duvieilh to be honored as the recipients of the 2025 TOBA Award for the State of Louisiana. Additionally, Coteau Grove Farms is a finalist in for the National TOBA Award.

September 11

• Patriot Day

September 12

• Super Derby, Louisiana Downs

September 18

• Louisiana Downs Annual Chaplains Dinner. 5:30 p.m. 

September 19

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

September 22

• Fall Equinox

September 30

• Louisiana Downs Closing Day of 2026 Thoroughbred Meet 

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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