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Star Guitar Repeats in Evangeline Mile

Star Guitar Repeats in Evangeline Mile

Star Guitar accelerated in deep stretch for a repeat victory in Evangeline Downs' signature race, the $100,000 Evangeline Mile, on the night of Aug. 14 at the Opelousas, La. racetrack and casino.

 Sunday, August 15, 2010
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

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

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

Costa Rising Sets Track Mark in Evangeline Mile

Costa Rising left his eight rivals, including 11-10 favorite Super Frolic, far behind while recording a powerful track record victory in the $200,000 Evangeline Mile at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino on Saturday night.

 Sunday, August 12, 2007

Super Frolic Headlines Evangeline Mile

Super Frolic, a grade II stakes winner of more than $1.4 million, headlines the Evangeline Mile Handicap, the marquee race of the season at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino on Saturday night.

 Thursday, August 09, 2007

Dreamsandvisions Captures Evangeline Mile

Sandra Duke's Dreamsandvisions captured the $150,000 Evangeline Mile in come-from-behind fashion Saturday night at Opelousas, La.

 Sunday, August 13, 2006

Stakes Purses Increased at Evangeline Downs

When Evangeline Downs opens its season April 1, purses for several stakes races will see noticeable increases, thanks to the positive impact of expanded gaming at the Carencro, La., oval. Most notable is the return to prominence of the Evangeline Mile, which received a $25,0000 increase to make the Aug. 14 race now worth $100,000.

 Thursday, January 22, 2004