OPELOUSAS — Evangeline Downs is adding dates to its current thoroughbred racing season.
The current thoroughbred season at Evangeline Downs will be extended by two additional days as Wednesday, August 28th and Thursday, August 29th will now serve as the final two days of the thoroughbred season.
The regular 5:50 p.m. post time will be in effect for both of those dates.
Evangeline Downs has suffered several weather-related cancellations since the season started on April 3. Hurricane Barry is the most recent cause of this happening with the Saturday, July 13 program being cancelled in anticipation of the storm’s impact on the Louisiana area.
In a statement, Evangeline Downs’ Director of Racing Chris Warren said that this was a decision made in conjunction with the track’s horsemen, “Boyd Gaming has agreed to work with the HBPA to add two additional race days to offset some of the days that were lost during the season.”
Evangeline Down Thoroughbred Season Schedule
Thursday, July 25th
Friday, July 26th
Saturday, July 27th
Wednesday, July 31st
Thursday, August 1st
Friday, August 2nd
Saturday, August 3rd
Wednesday, August 7th
Thursday, August 8th
Friday, August 9th
Saturday, August 10th
Wednesday, August 14th
Thursday, August 15th
Friday, August 16th
Saturday, August 17th
Wednesday, August 21st
Thursday, August 22nd
Friday, August 23rd
Saturday, August 24th
Wednesday, August 28th
Thursday, August 29th