Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeder Association

News - Racing April 23, 2024

Heza Louisianna Man Best In LAD Allowance

Heza Louisianna Man, under jockey Everardo Rodriguez, winning a $15,000 Allowance at Louisiana Downs February 9.

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BOSSIER CITY, LA—FEBRUARY 9, 2022—Heza Louisianna Man, a 3-year-old son of multiple stakes sire Jess Louisiana Blue got his first win of the new year on February 9th when he drew clear by a half over Sweater Tlc in a $15,000 Allowance 3-year-old & Up state-breds who have never won two race.

Under jockey Everardo Rodriguez Heza Louisianna Man completed the 350 yards in :17.921 seconds. The $9,000 winner's purse boosted his bankroll to $31,251 from a (9) 2-3-1 record.

Martin Trejo saddled the winner for owner Leobersi Perez. Kerry Vallet bred Heza Louisianna Man from the Heza Fast Dash mare I Want To Fast Dash.

Runner-up Sweater Tlc earned $3,000 for her effort. Kenneth Roberts, Sr. conditions the son of champion sire The Louisiana Cartel for owner-breeder Jorge Haddad. David Alvarez had the riding call.

I Know Corona finished a back to earn $1,650 owner Michel Strain. Trainer David Bustamante named Ubaldo Luna to ride the Coronas Leaving Your 3-year-old out of Nowyouknow by First N Kool Gerald Averett, Jr. is the breeder.

Completing the field were Julies Lil Rouge, Dancin With Blue, Cwfasttrack and Carters Rhodes. One Sweet Lover was scratched.

About Louisiana Downs
Located near Shreveport in Bossier City, Louisiana, Louisiana Downs opened in 1974 and is now owned by Rubico Acquisition Corporation. With annual Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing seasons, the track is committed to presenting the highest quality racing programs paired with its 150,000 square foot entertainment complex offering casino gambling, dining and plasma screen televisions for sports and simulcast racing.

LQHBA is the official authorized representative of the American Quarter Horse racing and breeding industry in Louisiana, the unified voice of quarter Horse breedings in the State of Louisiana for purposes of communicatting the advantages and rewards of breeding Quarter Horses in the State and for the purposes of a conducting and coordinating activities with breeding and racing agencies.