Today's Headlines July 17, 2018

Louisiana Racing Commission Suspends Clenbuterol Use

NEW ORLEANS, LA—JULY 16, 2018—The Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC) voted unanimously today (Monday) to go to zero tolerance on clenbuterol for Quarter Horses. The new rule takes effect on October 3rd—opening day of the 2018 Evangeline Downs Quarter Horse meet in Opelousas.

Clenbuterol is the only Food and Drug Administration-approved for treating reversible bronchospasm in horses. The drug is

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LEE BERWICK FUTURITY

Louisiana Quarter Horse racing supporters will be in for an exceptional night Saturday, July 7 when Delta Downs presents its Louisiana Showcase Night. The Vinton, Louisiana racetrack will salute Louisiana-breds with eight stakes races, highlighted by the $700,000 Lee Berwick Memorial Futurity (RG1).

The Lee Berwick Futurity is the second-richest Quarter Horse futurity in the state, surpassed only by the running of the LQHBA Louisiana Million at Evangeline Downs in December. Since its first running in 1981, a distinguished list of champions has emerged, and a joyous winner's circle cele

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