Three Quarter Horse stakes will be contested in 2022 highlighted by the $100,000-added Mardi Gras Futurity (RG2), which is the first official futurity of the year, on Sunday, March 27. At one time it was one of the premier horseracing tracks in the state and our plan is to restore it as a place of entertainment for the entire family.” “Louisiana Downs is such an iconic institution of the Bossier City and Northwest Louisiana landscape.
“This is a big win for everyone involved,” said Kevin Preston, president of Rubico Acquisition Corporation. The new ownership became official effective November 1, 2021. Rubico Acquisition Corporation purchased the Bossier City racetrack for $22 million with approval from both the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and Louisiana State Racing Commission. Louisiana Downs is now under new ownership. The 46-day meet will conclude on Thursday, April 7. Opening Day for the 46-Day Live Quarter Horse Racing Season at Louisiana Downs is Monday, January 10.īOSSIER CITY, LA-NOVEMBER 8, 2021-The 2022 Quarter Horse racing season will get underway at Louisiana Downs on Monday, January 10.
