Today's Headlines April 21, 2019

Chicks Ivory House Fastest Qualifier To Old South Futurity at Delta

VINTON, LA—APRIL 20, 2019—Delta Downs wrapped up its opening week of racing for the 2019 American Quarter Horse season on Saturday night. The 10-race program featured the $40,000 Louisiana Purchase Stakes (see related story) and eight trials for this year’s $104,705 Old South Futurity.

The fastest qualifier for the Old South Futurity was Bill Manning and Steve Jordan's Chicks Ivory House, who won the sixth trial of the night under jockey Modesto Pina.

Chicks Ivory House is trained by Wendy Garcia, who saw her horse win for the first time in two career starts. Chicks Ivory House is

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ONE IN THE BOOKS; THREE MORE TO GO!

Quarter Horse racing in Louisiana is off to a fantastic start in 2019. The first of the four live meets has wrapped and horsemen are preparing for Delta Downs, which is the second stop on the circuit.

Two Futurity Champions Crowned at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs

Harrah’s Louisiana Downs concluded their 2019 Quarter Horse meet on Wednesday, March 20 on several positive notes. Officials reported increases in both on-track and simulcast handle for the 46-day season. Plus, there were some incredible performances in the Mardi Gras Futurity, Mardi Gras Derby and Harrah’s Entertainm

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