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93 Cataloged for John Franks Memorial Sale

Stemmans Inc. and Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino officials announced that 93 juveniles have been cataloged for the John Franks Memorial 2-year-olds in training sale March 17.

 Thursday, March 07, 2013
Evangeline to Host 2-Year-Old Sale March 17

Evangeline to Host 2-Year-Old Sale March 17

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino will host the John Franks Memorial 2-year-olds in training sale March 17.

 Friday, December 21, 2012
Saenz Repeats as Evangeline Leading Rider

Saenz Repeats as Evangeline Leading Rider

Diego Saenz, a 33-year-old Mexico native, chalked up his second consecutive rider title and the fourth in the past four years at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino at the recently concluded 84-night spring/summer meet.

 Monday, September 10, 2012
Evangeline Downs' 2012 Handle Rises

Evangeline Downs' 2012 Handle Rises

Evangeline Downs' recently concluded spring/summer Thoroughbred season recorded solid numbers including increases in average nightly handle, average nightly on-track handle, and total on-track handle.

 Monday, September 10, 2012

Evangeline Downs Resumes Live Racing Thursday

After weathering Hurricane Isaac, Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino resumes live racing Thursday, Aug. 30. Post time is 5:40 CDT.

 Thursday, August 30, 2012

Racing Canceled Wednesday at Evangeline

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino has canceled racing for Wednesday, Aug. 29, because of Hurricane Isaac and will reschedule that race card for Tuesday, Sept. 4.

 Tuesday, August 28, 2012

First Winner Recorded for Sire Notional

Spendthrift Farm freshman sire Notional sired his first winner when 2-year-old filly Happy Patsy streaked to an easy 5 3/4-length win as the favorite in a maiden claiming race at Evangeline Downs Aug. 3.

 Saturday, August 04, 2012
Star Guitar Headlines Evangeline Legends Card

Star Guitar Headlines Evangeline Legends Card

Top Louisiana-bred Star Guitar will follow his usual summer schedule June 30, bidding for a fourth consecutive victory in the $100,000 Legends Night Classic at Evangeline Downs.

 Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Gross, Average Rise at John Franks Sale

The John Franks Memorial sale of 2-year-olds in training posted increases of 37.1% in gross and 14.9% in average price from a year ago at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Louisiana March 25.

 Thursday, March 29, 2012

134 Juveniles Cataloged for Evangeline Sale

Officials at Evangeline Downs and sales administrator Stemmans Inc. announced that 134 juveniles--the same number as in 2011--have been cataloged for the John Franks Memorial 2-year-old in training sale at Evangeline Downs.

 Thursday, March 15, 2012

Evangeline Downs Reschedules Sept. 3 Card

Evangeline Downs track management has decided to reschedule the Sept. 3 racing program for next Thursday, Sept. 8, due to forecasted heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Lee.

 Friday, September 02, 2011

Evangeline to Offer 50-Cent Trifectas

Evangeline Downs fans will have the chance to test out a new wager when the south central Louisiana track opens the 2011 Spring/Summer meeting Wednesday, April 6.

 Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Average Up Slightly at Louisiana Sale

The ninth edition of the John Franks Memorial 2-year-old in training sale at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino March 20 recorded a slight increase in average sales price and declines in horses sold and total receipts.

 Tuesday, March 22, 2011

John Franks Memorial 2YO Sale Has 134 Horses

The ninth edition of the auction will be held March 20, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (CDT).

 Friday, March 11, 2011
Evangeline Downs Set to Open April 7

Evangeline Downs Set to Open April 7

The 2010 Evangeline Downs meet, which begins April 7, will feature 89 programs of night racing and a new 5:40 p.m. (Central) post time.

 Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Buddy's Man Tops John Franks Juvenile Sale

Median remains about the same, but the average drops 7.6% from a year ago.

 Thursday, March 25, 2010

John Franks Memorial Sale Has 154 Juveniles

The auction is scheduled for March 21 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Louisiana.

 Thursday, March 11, 2010

Franks Mem. 2YO Sale Set for March 21

The eighth annual John Franks Memorial 2-year-olds in training sale will be held March 21 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Louisiana.

 Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Guidry Rides into Second Career -- Training

Guidry Rides into Second Career -- Training

Former jockey Mark Guidry is now making his way as a trainer back in his native Louisiana, and will give a leg up to veteran Shane Sellers July 2 at Evangeline Downs.

 Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Shane Sellers to Return to Riding July 2

Shane Sellers to Return to Riding July 2

Jockey Shane Sellers is set to make his return to racing July 2 after a 4 1/2- year hiatus from the sport when he'll be aboard Ide Ball trained by former rider Mark Guidry in the first race at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino.

 Friday, June 26, 2009

Louisiana Rider Ricky Joe Faul to Retire

Jockey Ricky Joe Faul, who has 3,352 victories during his 30 years in the saddle, will hang up his saddle and riding boots in the Saturday June 27 racing program at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino.

 Thursday, June 25, 2009
Evangeline Downs to Increase Purses 10%

Evangeline Downs to Increase Purses 10%

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino has announced a 10% purse increase for all overnight races effective June 13.

 Thursday, June 11, 2009

Another NARA Graduate Finds Victory

Anna Roberts of Franklinton, La. became the fifth graduate of the North American Racing Academy to win a race when she rode King of Mardi Gras to victory at Evangeline Downs April 29.

 Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Jockey Roberts Records First Career Win

Apprentice jockey Anna Roberts recorded her first career riding victory April 29 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino when she booted home 3-2 race favorite King of Mardi Gras in the evening's ninth race.

 Thursday, April 30, 2009
Turf Racing on Tap for Evangeline Season

Turf Racing on Tap for Evangeline Season

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino will introduce turf racing on opening night of its 89-day spring/summer racing season April 8.

 Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Taylor's Tiger Tops John Franks Sale

Taylor's Tiger, a bay son of Roar of the Tiger, brought $77,000 to top the John Franks Memorial sale of 2-year-olds in training March 22 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Louisiana. Midwest Thoroughbred purchased the Louisiana-bred colt from Southwind Farm.

 Monday, March 23, 2009

218 for John Franks Memorial Sale

A total of 218 juveniles have been cataloged for the 2009 edition of the John Franks Memorial 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale at Evangeline Downs on March 22.

 Monday, March 02, 2009

HANA's Top Tracks - #6 Evangeline Downs

The Horseplayers Association of North America has introduced this year a rating system for 65 Thoroughbred racetracks in North America. Featured exclusively on BloodHorse.com is a countdown of the top 10 tracks. Evangeline Downs is #6.

 Saturday, February 07, 2009

Lloyd New Evangeline Racing Secretary

Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino has hired veteran racing official and horseman Coleman Lloyd as its racing secretary.

 Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Coleman New Evangeline Racing Secretary

Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino has hired veteran racing official and horseman Coleman Lloyd as its racing secretary.

 Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Evangeline Downs Reports Record Gains

Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino's recently concluded 2008 spring/summer Thoroughbred season posted all-time highs in average nightly handle, single-night handle, average field size, and purse distribution for the 84-night meet.

 Friday, September 05, 2008

Hurricane Shuts Down Evangeline Downs

Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, about 15 miles north of Lafayette, La., has canceled the racing programs set for Sunday, Aug. 31, and the final night of the spring/summer Thoroughbred racing season Monday, Sept. 1 in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Gustav.

 Saturday, August 30, 2008

Turf Racing to Debut at Evangeline Downs

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, which opened in the spring of 2004, is scheduled to offer its first turf race Sept. 1.

 Friday, August 29, 2008

Ide Like a Double Sets Evangeline Record

Favored Ide Like a Double rallied gamely to win the $200,000 Evangeline Mile by one length in an Evangeline Downs track-record time Aug. 16.

 Sunday, August 17, 2008
 Boulet Named Racing Secretary at FG

Boulet Named Racing Secretary at FG

Louisiana native Jason Boulet has been named racing secretary at Fair Grounds. Boulet, 39, has served as racing secretary at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, La., since 2005.

 Wednesday, July 23, 2008

LA House OKs Local Vote on Racetrack

Iberville Parish, La., voters should be allowed to cast ballots on whether they want a new racetrack with slot machines, the Louisiana House voted May 21.

 Friday, May 23, 2008
Evangeline Downs Offers Expanded Stakes

Evangeline Downs Offers Expanded Stakes

Racing will return to south central Louisiana for the 43rd consecutive year as Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino kicks off its 85-night spring/summer season April 9.

 Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Inside Track: Record Smasher

Inside Track: Record Smasher

By Gary McMillen - Records are made to be broken. Yada, yada, yada. You never hear anybody say that records are made to be smashed.

 Monday, April 07, 2008

Louisiana Sale Sees Increases

The gross and average both increased March 30 at the annual John Franks Memorial 2-year-olds in training sale at Evangeline Downs in Louisiana.

 Monday, March 31, 2008

John Franks Sale Has 191 Horses

Auction scheduled for March 30 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino.

 Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Evangeline Downs to Feature 25 Stakes

Evangeline Downs has announced a schedule of 25 stakes worth a record $2.015 million, an increase of more than 12% over last year, for the upcoming 2008 Spring/Summer meeting that begins April 9.

 Monday, March 03, 2008
Borel Edges Albarado in 'Cajun Jockey Challenge'

Borel Edges Albarado in 'Cajun Jockey Challenge'

Calvin Borel, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Bands (gr. I) aboard Street Sense, won the Inaugural "Cajun Jockey Challenge" at Evangeline Downs on Friday night.

 Saturday, July 14, 2007

Borel Wins ESPY Award for Top Jockey

Jockey Calvin Borel was the recipient of this year's ESPY award for top jockey and received the award during a presentation ceremony at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre July 11, said the jockey's agent, Jerry Hissam.

 Thursday, July 12, 2007
Borel, Albarado To Battle Other Riders In Cajun Jockey Challenge

Borel, Albarado To Battle Other Riders In Cajun Jockey Challenge

Calvin Borel and Robby Albarado, the winning jockeys in this year's first two legs of the Triple Crown, are set to renew their rivalry in the inaugural Cajun Jockey Challenge at Evangeline Downs Racetrack July 13.

 Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Upsets Mark Legends Night at Evangeline

Upsets topped by a $103.80 shocker by Pinecrest Boy in the B. B. "Sixty" Rayburn Stakes tested the mettle of even the most hardened of handicappers Saturday night during Legends Night III for Louisiana breds at Evangeline Downs. Twelve of the 13 betting favorites -- including seven at odds of even-money or less -- went down to defeat.

 Sunday, July 01, 2007

Jockey Patin Back in the Winner's Circle

Showing no rust from a seven-year absence, jockey Joe Patin Jr. guided Mr Forestrey ($15.80) to victory in his first mount back in the second race April 25 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino.

 Thursday, April 26, 2007

Gerard Melancon Collects Milestone 3,000th Victory

Jockey Gerard Melancon recorded the 3,000th victory of his career in the ninth race, a $31,000 entry level allowance race for Louisiana breds, Thursday evening at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino.

 Friday, April 20, 2007

Count the Time Filly Tops 2-Year-Old Sale at Evangeline Downs

Iknowuthinkimsexy became the sale topper at the March 18 John Franks Memorial 2-year-old in training and paddock sale and the highest-priced horse in the sale's five year history at Evangeline Downs when she fetched a winning bid of $135,000. Though the sale sold more 2-year-olds this year, averages dipped slightly.

 Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Asmussen Case Remains in Dispute in New Mexico

The New Mexico Racing Commission denied a settlement proposal from an attorney representing trainer Steve Asmussen, who is battling a six-month suspension after one of his horses tested positive for a prohibited Class 3 drug in March.

 Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Evangeline Downs to Host John Franks Memorial 2-year-olds in Training and Paddock Sale

The 5th annual John Franks Memorial 2-year-olds in training and paddock sale will be held at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino March 18.

 Tuesday, November 28, 2006
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