Horse racing tracks inLouisiana

The Pelican State

Louisiana has 4 horse racing tracks in this directory. The oldest is Fair Grounds Race Course, opened in 1838.

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Thoroughbred tracks4

  1. ThoroughbredDelta Downs — Delta Downs Jackpot (Vinton)opened 1973SiteMapThoroughbred and quarter horse
  2. ThoroughbredEvangeline Downs — Lafayette Stakes (Opelousas)opened 2005SiteMapThoroughbred and quarter horse
  3. ThoroughbredFair Grounds Race Course — Louisiana Derby (New Orleans)opened 1838SiteMapThoroughbred
  4. ThoroughbredLouisiana Downs — Super Derby (Bossier City)opened 1974SiteMapThoroughbred and quarter horse

Closed tracks in Louisiana3

Racetracks that no longer hold live racing. Been to one? Add it to your count.

  1. Evangeline Downs (Carencro)Carencro, LouisianaToday: Amazon distribution center; racing moved to Opelousas
    ThoroughbredQuarter horse1966–2005
    Map
  2. Jefferson Downs (Kenner)Kenner, LouisianaToday: Real estate development
    Thoroughbred1971–1992
    Map
  3. Jefferson Downs (Metairie)Metairie, LouisianaToday: Lafreniere Park
    Thoroughbred1959–1965Destroyed by Hurricane Betsy in 1965
    Map

Louisiana racetrack questions

How many horse racing tracks are in Louisiana?

Louisiana has 4 horse racing tracks in this directory.

What is the oldest racetrack in Louisiana?

Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans opened in 1838.

How do I find the closest horse racing track to me?

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