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| Evangeline Downs 2235 Creswell Lane Extension Opelousas, Louisiana, 70570 USA (866)-472-2466 (337)-594-3166 |
| Racing Dates: 2010-04-07 until 2010-09-06 Number of Racing Days: |
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Evangeline Downs History
John Henry won his first stakes at Evangeline Downs, capturing the Lafayette Futurity on September 5, 1977. In 1982, Wild Again, winner of the inaugural $3 million Breeders' Cup Classic, raced at Evangeline Downs in the early stages of his career. In November 1988, Evangeline Downs became sole recipient of the first inter-track wagering signal in the state and started races from the New Orleans Fair Grounds.On June 3, 2000 Hallowed Dreams was victorious in the Tellike Stakes, winning her 14th consecutive victory, in 14 starts, setting a new American record for consecutive victories by a thoroughbred filly. Many of the world's finest jockeys started their career at Evangeline Downs. The list includes Randy Romero, Eddie Delahoussaye, Ray Sibille, Shane Sellers, Mark Guidry, Curt Bourque, Ronald Ardoin, Calvin Borel, Robbie Albarado, and multiple Eclipse Award winner Kent Desormeaux. Thus, it is aptly called the ‘Birthplace of Legends.’
