In a statement released Monday, the track said Fair Grounds, Churchill Downs Incorporated, local and state officials will address the dates' approval at a news conference Tuesday. Fair Grounds will also make a special announcement to assist in New Orleans' recovery following Hurricane Katrina.
Scheduled to speak at the announcement are Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu; New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin; Randall Soth, resident and General Manager, Fair Grounds Race Course; and Andrew Skehan – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Churchill Downs Incorporated
