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Fans Enjoy Free T-Shirt and Hat Giveaway On Monday Holiday at Louisiana Downs
Plenty of fans enjoyed receiving a free t-shirt and hat while watching the exciting Quarter Horse action at Louisiana Downs today.

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Fans Enjoy Free T-Shirt and Hat Giveaway On Monday Holiday at Louisiana Downs

BOSSIER CITY, LA—JANUARY 17, 2022—Sunny skies and a great holiday turnout on Monday, January 17 for the first promotion of the 2022 live racing season at Louisiana Downs. Plenty of fans enjoyed receiving a free t-shirt and hat while watching the exciting Quarter Horse action.

A Nother Zoobilee was much the best today when he rolled over the field in an $11,000 400 yard feature Allowance (see related story) for 3-year-olds and up at Louisiana Downs. The freshly painted toteboard, new signage and festive landscaping are just a few changes already implemented by the track's new owner, Rubico Acquisition Corporation.

Track officials have indicated that additional promotions are in the works, much to the delight of race and sports fans in the Bossier City/ Shreveport Metroplex.

Horsemen are focused on readying their 2-year-olds for the upcoming Mardi Gras and Louisiana Downs Futurity. Schooling races are scheduled for February 12 for the juveniles paid into the Mardi Gras and February 19 for the Louisiana Downs Futurity eligible(s).

The 46-day live racing season continues through April 7.

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Live Quarter Horse racing will be conducted Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through March 2. Beginning Sunday, March 6, the schedule changes to Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Two Thursday race cards will be added for the final two weeks of the season. Post time will be 1:00 p.m. (Central).

About Louisiana Downs
Located near Shreveport in Bossier City, Louisiana, Louisiana Downs opened in 1974 and is now owned by Rubico Acquisition Corporation. With annual Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing seasons, the track is committed to presenting the highest quality racing programs paired with its 150,000 square foot entertainment complex offering casino gambling, dining and plasma screen televisions for sports and simulcast racing.