Test was recently moved to Louisiana Downs for the uncounted wallet amount of about 2 million dollars. The funds in question are in the Horseman’s Purse account, generated from slot machines and pari-mutual bets every day Bossier City, La. Casino and Racetrack open. Thoroughbred racing Live on the field is held for 84 days throughout the calendar year 2022.
“It’s a legal matter and it’s in the hands of the Attorney General and the Racing Commission in our state,” said Bernard Chatters, president of the Louisiana Riders’ Protection and Benevolence Association. July 31 when talking to BloodHorse. “Hopefully, we can get it resolved quickly. There’s a lot going on in the (Purebred) industry that’s plaguing the industry right now and we certainly hope this can be resolved as soon as possible. the better.”
The current owner, Rubico Acquisition Corporation, purchased the facility from Caesars Entertainment in November 2021, which operates as Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Casino, Racing and Entertainment.
Louisiana Downs Racing Secretary Matt Crawford commented, “It’s in the hands of lawyers. They’re taking care of it from each side, the old Horseshoes legal entity and the new owners here in Rubico. They’re trying to track it down. (amount mentioned) down. I was hired about three weeks ago, I’m starting work and it’s being processed.”
Crawford added: “We are expecting an outcome soon.”
