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The All American Fourth of July Festival, expanded to three days this year, generated business gains for Evangeline Downs, track officials said. Veterans of the local racing scene claimed the crowd on July 4 was one of the largest in the 38-year history of the Carencro, La., racetrack.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003Horse racing parallels life's experiences of highs and low in many ways and one need look no further, for a prime example, than Evangeline Downs trainer Carrol Castille.
Thursday, June 26, 2003Having recovered from some hurricane damage, Evangeline Downs will open its next-to-last season at its current location April 4. The Carencro, La., racetrack will race through Sept. 1.
Tuesday, April 01, 2003Officials of Peninsula Gaming Company announced Monday that ground will be broken Wednesday for Evangeline Downs Casino and Racetrack in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Monday, February 24, 2003The Great State Challenge will return to the calendar in 2003 if agreements are reached between a host site and horsemen's groups, and if "financial and other adjustments" are made, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association said Feb. 13 after a board of directors meeting in Florida.
Friday, February 14, 2003For the first time in its 39-year history, Evangeline Downs will conduct a 2-year-olds in-training sale on March 16.
Friday, January 31, 2003An Iowa riverboat operator has taken full ownership of Evangeline Downs and acquired the land to build a new track and casino in an adjoining parish.
Friday, September 06, 2002Peninsula Gaming of Delaware has acquired all of Evangeline Downs near Lafayette, La., and has purchased more than 500 acres for the track's new location and slot-machine parlor.
Friday, September 06, 2002The Louisiana Racing Commission will not issue any more licenses for new racetracks until it completes an economic study requested by the state legislature.
Tuesday, August 27, 2002Peninsula Gaming, an Iowa riverboat operator, may soon be the sold owner of Evangeline Downs racetrack in Southern Louisiana.
Friday, August 02, 2002Peninsula Gaming, an Iowa riverboat operator, may soon be the sold owner of Evangeline Downs racetrack in Southern Louisiana.
Friday, August 02, 2002Hallowed Dreams, the speed-happy Louisiana-bred female that drew national attention when she won her first 16 starts, has been retired according to trainer and co-owner Lloyd Romero.
Thursday, July 25, 2002The Louisiana Racing Commission will take action Aug. 16 on a feasibility study to determine if the state needs more racetracks. There are four now, but plans have been floated for three more.
Tuesday, July 16, 2002A development group that wants to purchase Louisiana Downs in Bossier City hopes to close on the deal by July and spend $150 million renovating and expanding the facility. Meanwhile, progress has been reported on plans for the new Evangeline Downs.
Friday, April 26, 2002Louisiana's first "racino" at Delta Downs generated nearly $8 million in revenue in just 16 days of operation in February, and attracted more than 134,000 patrons, according to state police figures released March 20 at the Louisiana Gaming Control Board meeting.
Wednesday, March 20, 2002Addiction to crack cocaine can cost you your job, your family, and sometimes your life. Just ask jockey Gerard Melancon, who came close to losing the whole package. Melancon, currently vying for the top spot among riders at Fair Grounds, tumbled as far as a man can fall since his heady days of early stardom nearly 20 years ago.
Tuesday, January 15, 2002Peninsula Gaming Partners announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire 50% of Evangeline Downs, a racetrack near Lafayette, La.
Thursday, July 05, 2001Hallowed Dreams fought off a late challenge from 22-1 longshot Itsacryingshame to defeat males in a 5 1/2-furlong allowance race for Louisiana-breds Friday night at Evangeline Downs.
Saturday, April 21, 2001Evangeline Downs is set to open the gates to its third card of the season tonight, but all attention is centered on a Friday night sprint contest.
Thursday, April 19, 2001Evangeline Downs officials are proceeding with their plan to move the Cajun country track up the road to take advantage of a law that permits slot machines.
Wednesday, October 11, 2000Hallowed Dreams' attempt to win a record 17 straight races came up short when the daughter of Malagra finished third in the $36,500 Millennium Stakes at Evangeline Downs on Saturday.
Sunday, August 13, 2000Hallowed Dreams will attempt to set the modern-day Thoroughbred record of 17 consecutive wins Saturday when she races against four rivals in the $35,000 Millennium Stakes at Evangeline Downs.
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