Delta Downs has released its 2013-14 Thoroughbred stakes schedule, which includes 32 races and $4.6 million in total purse money.
“We are extremely excited about the upcoming season at Delta Downs,” said Steve Kuypers, Vice President and General Manager of Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel. “The tremendous support we receive from horsemen each year along with the tireless work of our team members make Delta Downs racing something special.”
The highlight of the upcoming 88-day season, which runs from October 11 through March 15, will come on Saturday, November 23. On that day the track will host eight stakes races and offer $2.25 million in total purse money during the 11th running of the $1,000,000 Delta Downs Jackpot (Gr. 3). There will be a special post time of 1:15 p.m. CST for the Jackpot Day program.
Last year’s Delta Downs Jackpot Day program produced the second highest single-day handle in track history of $4,359,362, only 1.57% less than 2011 when fans poured a record $4,434,099 through the wagering windows.
Other highlights of the new stakes schedule include a pair of prep races on the third weekend of the meet. On Friday, October 25 the $150,000 My Trusty Cat will serve as a prelude to the $500,000 Delta Downs Princess (Gr. 3) and on Saturday, October 26 the $200,000 Jean Lafitte will be a stepping stone to the $1,000,000 Delta Downs Jackpot. The $500,000 Delta Downs Princess also takes place on the Delta Downs Jackpot program in November.
The richest night-time program of the season will take place on Saturday, February 1 when another edition of Louisiana Premier Night takes place. The LAPN card features 10 stakes races for Louisiana-bred horses and over $1 million in total purse money. The highlight of LAPN is the $200,000 Louisiana Premier Night Championship for older horses competing at 1-1/16 miles.
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