Fair Grounds Race Schedule Confirmed Amidst Legal and Industry Developments
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The Louisiana State Racing Commission approved 76 race dates for the 2025-26 meet at Fair Grounds, with negotiations ongoing between horsemen and Churchill Downs Inc. over race dates and purses following revenue losses from a court ruling on historical horse racing machines. The meet is scheduled from Nov. 20, 2025, to March 22, 2026, with paddock renovations underway and a potential fine for delays. Churchill Downs has indicated intentions to surrender its racing and gaming licenses due to legal and revenue issues, but remains committed to the future of Fair Grounds racing.
Topics:sports#churchill-downs#fair-grounds#louisiana-horse-racing#paddock-renovations#race-dates#sports
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- Fair Grounds owner Churchill Downs sets dates for horse racing upcoming season after climbdown NOLA.com
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