Evangeline Downs 

Evangeline Downs Racing

Evangeline Downs race track is one of the first horse racing tracks in Louisiana. The track features thoroughbred and quarter horse racing in a season that typically spans from April to October.

Evangeline Downs is known for having more horses per race than any other track in the country. The more horses in a race, the better the odds of winning and the larger the payouts.

The track's annual program normally features a total of ten events worth $100,000 or more, including the Evangeline Mile Handicap, the largest and richest race hosted at Emerald Downs.

Evangeline Downs Race Course Information:

Live Racing: Wednesday through Sunday
Thoroughbred Race Dates: April- September
Quarter Horse Race Dates: October - December
Course Type:Thoroughbred flat racing and American Quarter Horse racing
Notable Races: Evangeline Mile Handicap
Main Track: 7/8-mile
Distance from last turn to finish line: 400 yards
Turf Course: 7 Furlongs

Thoroughbred Stakes Races at Evangeline Downs

D.S. "Shine" Young Memorial Futurity - LA Bred
Evangeline Mile
D.S. "Shine" Young Memorial Futurity - LA Bred
Matron Stakes
John Franks Memorial Sales Stakes (Filly Div.)
The Louisiana Legends Turf - LA Bred
Tellike Stakes
Hallowed Dreams Stakes
Need for Speed Stakes
The Louisiana Legends Distaff - LA Bred
The Louisiana Legends Mile - LA Bred Fillies
Opelousas Stakes
John Henry Stakes
Inaugural Stakes
The Acadiana Stakes - LA Bred
The Ragin Cajun Stakes - LA Bred
The Louisiana Legends Ladies Sprint - LA Bred
The Louisiana Legends Mile - LA Bred C&G
The Louisiana Legends Classic - LA Bred
The Louisiana Legends Starter Stakes - LA Bred