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Louisiana Downs

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Louisiana Downs is a thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack in Bossier City, Louisiana. It opened in 1974, making it 52 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval, 7/8-mile turf course.

Its signature race is the Super Derby.

Its Super Derby, first run in 1980, was won by Alysheba, Sunday Silence and Tiznow.

Track facts

Location
Bossier City, Louisiana
Racing
Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse
Surfaces
Dirt, Turf
Track
1-mile dirt oval, 7/8-mile turf course
Opened
1974
Racing season
Thoroughbreds May–September; quarter horses January–March
Operator
Rubico Acquisition Corp.
Former names
Harrah's Louisiana Downs (until 2021)

Signature races at Louisiana Downs

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs thoroughbreds May–September; quarter horses January–March. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows the Red River country in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Louisiana Downs and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Louisiana Downs

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Tracks near Louisiana Downs10

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  3. 3ThoroughbredEvangeline Downs — Lafayette Stakes (Opelousas, Louisiana)170 mi
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  5. 5ThoroughbredSam Houston Race Park — Houston Ladies Classic (Houston, Texas)213 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredFair Grounds Race Course — Louisiana Derby (New Orleans, Louisiana)274 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredCherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs — Route 66 Stakes (Claremore, Oklahoma)282 mi
  8. 8ThoroughbredRemington Park — Oklahoma Derby (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)301 mi
  9. 9HarnessDu Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack — Illinois Colt Stakes (Du Quoin, Illinois)450 mi
  10. 10HarnessOak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel — Harness racing (Oak Grove, Kentucky)452 mi

Questions about Louisiana Downs

Where is Louisiana Downs?

Louisiana Downs is in Bossier City, Louisiana.

What kind of racing is at Louisiana Downs?

Louisiana Downs hosts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Live racing runs thoroughbreds May–September; quarter horses January–March.

When did Louisiana Downs open?

Louisiana Downs opened in 1974.

What is the biggest race at Louisiana Downs?

The signature race at Louisiana Downs is the Super Derby.

What other racetracks are near Louisiana Downs?

The closest is Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas, about 138 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.