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Louisiana Downs opened in 1974. It was built by Shopping Center developer Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. , a longtime supporter of horse racing; it was third race track he developed, along with Thistledown and Remington Park . Harrah's Entertainment purchased the track in 2002. The track is home to the Grade II Super Derby , a race run each September since 1980 at the classic United States stakes distance of 1ΒΌ Mile s (2,000 Meter s). The race often attracts winners and top finishers from the season's American Classic Races races. The Thoroughbred meet takes place from early May through October. A Quarter Horse meet is held from January through March. The racino features 150,000 Square Feet of gaming space, devoted to Slot Machine s. It does not have Table Game s. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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