Delta Downs RACING MEDIA GUIDE. Photos: Jeff Coady/Coady Photography & Ron Calamia

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1 Delta Downs RACING MEDIA GUIDE Photos: Jeff Coady/Coady Photography & Ron Calamia

2 Live Racing Schedules Thoroughbred Meet 93 days of racing October 19, 2007 March 29, 2008 Wednesdays through Saturdays Post Time: 6:30 p.m. (CST) No live racing on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22 Dates to Remember Wednesday, October 19...Opening Night Friday, November 9...Delta Jackpot Preview Night Friday, December 7...Boyd Gaming s $1 Million Delta Jackpot (Grade III) Saturday, February 2...Louisiana Premier Night Saturday, March 29...Closing Night 2008 Quarter Horse Meet 52 days of racing April 17 July 13, 2008 Thursdays through Sundays Post Time: 6:30 p.m. (CST) Dates to Remember Thursday, April 17...Opening Night Saturday, May 17...Bank of America East Regional Challenge Night (pending AQHA approval) Saturday, July 5...Firecracker Futurity and Derby Sunday, July 13...Louisiana Showcase Night, Lee Berwick Futurity 2

3 Table of Contents Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse schedules...2 Table of contents...3 Delta Downs Administration Staff Boyd Gaming Directors & Officers...6 The history of Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel...7 Horseracing Organizations and Contact Information...8 Facility Fact Sheet...9 Maps of Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel...10 Thoroughbred Track Records Thoroughbred Leading jockey and trainer bios with all leading horsemen from seasons past Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule...14 Boyd Gaming s $1 Million Delta Jackpot Boyd Era major Thoroughbred stakes winners at Delta Downs Louisiana Premier Night story...20 Quarter Horse Track Records Quarter Horse Leading jockey and trainer bios and standings with all leading horsemen from seasons past Boyd Era major Quarter Horse stakes winners at Delta Downs Quarter Horse Season Highlights...26 Handle figures

4 Delta Downs Staff Executive Staff Jack Bernsmeier Sr. Vice President of Operations of La. Operations Steve Kuypers Assistant General Manager Staff Chris Warren Director of Racing ext Travis Waters Director of Security ext Carol Core Director of Human Resources ext 1128 Adrian King Director of Marketing ext Roy Evans Director of Finance ext Louis Mounicou Director of Surveillance ext

5 Delta Downs Staff Staff Shane Davis Director of Slots ext Darrel Metoyer Director of Hotel Operations ext Sylvia Rentz Mutuels Manager ext Chuck Willhite Director of Facilities ext Hope Voth Simulcast Coordinator ext Ed Neeley Food & Beverage Director ext Don Stevens Track Announcer ext Steve Meier Controller ext Trent McIntosh Racing Secretary ext

6 Boyd Gaming Directors & Officers DIRECTORS William S. Boyd Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company Marianne Johnson Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President of the Company Keith E. Smith President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company Robert L. Boughner President and Chief Executive Officer, Echelon Resorts, a subsidiary of the Company William R. Boyd Vice President of the Company Thomas V. Girardi Partner Girardi and Keese Luther Mack, Jr. Former Chairman Nevada Athletic Commission, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mack Associates, Inc. (Owner of McDonald's Restaurants) Michael O. Maffie Former Chief Executive Officer Southwest Gas Corporation Billy G. McCoy Major General USAF (Ret) Director Quartz Mountain Aerospace Frederick J. Schwab Former President and Chief Executive Officer Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Peter M. Thomas Managing Director Thomas & Mack Co. LLC Veronica J. Wilson President and Chief Executive Officer Blind Center of Nevada SENIOR MANAGEMENT Management Committee William S. Boyd Executive Chairman of the Board Marianne Johnson Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President Keith E. Smith President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Boughner President and Chief Executive Officer, Echelon Resorts, a subsidiary of the Company William R. Boyd Vice President Paul J. Chakmak Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer Brian A. Larson Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel Senior Operating Management Christopher R. Gibase Senior Vice President Operations Hector Mon Senior Vice President Operations, Midwest and South Region William J. Noonan Senior Vice President Administration Stephen S. Thompson Senior Vice President Operations, Nevada Region Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading diversified owner and operator of 17 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and Florida. The Company is also developing Echelon, a world-class destination on the Las Vegas Strip, expected to open third quarter Exhilarating casino action, chart-topping entertainment, award-winning restaurants, beautiful environments and plenty of shopping and recreational pursuits, a visit to any of Boyd Gaming s hotels and casinos offers a distinctive experience, coupled with an unrivaled attention to customer care. 6

7 The History of Delta Downs The original Delta Downs was located in St. Joseph, La. and was opened in It was built by Lee Berwick, who loved American Quarter Horses and wanted a place for him and other owners to compete. Berwick purchased 240 acres of land in Vinton, La. in the early 1970 s and began to build a new racetrack. Featuring a six-furlong oval, the track was designed to accommodate mainly Quarter Horses. It included 1,200 stalls and opened to the public on Sept. 20, Throughout the years, Delta Downs Quarter Horse season has drawn some of the sport s top athletes. AQHA champions like Mr Jess Perry, Develop a Plan, Johnny Vittoro, Kool Kue Baby, Oak Tree Special and Vals Fortune have all competed at Delta Downs. Berwick owned and operated Delta Downs until 1999, when it was sold to Shawn Scott and a group of investors. Scott and other horseracing interests lobbied the state to get slot machines legalized at racetracks in order to boost horseracing purses. In a relatively short period of time, the law was changed and plans were made to place a casino at Delta Downs. Before the new casino opened its doors, Delta Downs was sold once again, this time to the Boyd Gaming Corporation of Las Vegas. Boyd took over operation of Delta Downs in 2001 and opened the casino, with nearly 1,500 slot machines, in mid-february of The new casino generated record purses at Delta Downs. During the upcoming Thoroughbred Meeting, the track plans to offer over $200,000 in daily purse money during its 93-day season. The increase in purses allowed Delta Downs to develop one of the nation s richest events, Boyd Gaming s $1 Million Delta Jackpot. The Jackpot purse ranks second only to the Grade I $2 million Bessemer Trust Breeders Cup Juvenile Stakes each year for 2-year-old Thoroughbreds. This year s Delta Jackpot, which will take place on Friday, Dec. 7, is the only graded Thoroughbred race contest at Delta Downs each year. In 2005 the race was granted Grade III status by the North American Graded Stakes Committee. It is also the richest Grade III Thoroughbred race in the country. In addition to the Jackpot, Delta Downs also offers an important event for 2- year-old fillies each year. Boyd Gaming s $300,000 Delta Princess Stakes Powered by Youbet.com will also take place on December 7. 7

8 Horseracing Organizations Louisiana State Racing Commission 320 North Carrollton Ave., Ste. 2-B New Orleans, LA Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association P.O. Box Alexandria, LA Horsemen s Benevolent & Protective Association National Horse Center 4063 Ironworks Parkway Building B, Ste. 2 Lexington, KY Louisiana Horsemen s Benevolent & Protective Association 1535 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA National Thoroughbred Racing Association 800 Third Ave., Ste. 901 New York, NY Breeders Cup Limited P.O. Box 4230 Lexington, KY The Jockey Club 40 East 52nd St. New York, NY American Quarter Horse Association P.O. Box 200 Amarillo, TX Race Track Chaplaincy of America P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA

9 Facility Fact Sheet Promotions Prize giveaways, handicapping tournaments, Prime Rewards membership for comps including cash back and special discount days. Parking Free Admission Price Free Location On Delta Downs Drive in Vinton, La. From Lake Charles, take exit 7 north off I-10 and follow the signs. From Texas, take exit 4 north off I-10 and follow the signs. Approximately three miles north of I-10. Opened Sept. 20, 1973 Racing Breeds Thoroughbreds and American Quarter Horses Live Race Dates for 2007/2008 October 19, 2007 March 29, 2008 Thoroughbreds; April 17 July 13, 2008 America Quarter Horses. Days Open For Live Racing Wednesdays through Saturdays for Thoroughbred Meeting; Thursdays through Sundays for American Quarter Horse Meeting. Post Time 6:30 p.m. (CST) Simulcasting 364 days a year (Closed Christmas Day). Wagering via television on events from coast to coast and around the world in the state of the art OTB. Amenities Covered track patio seating; covered seating in paddock, OTB with glass enclosed non-smoking area; climate controlled grandstand with reserved seating; Lookout Restaurant overlooking the track; Delta Vista Restaurant on track level east to open in September, 2007; Event Center for concerts and special gatherings; 203-room hotel with swimming pool; Triple Crown Buffet; Food Court; Gator Lounge with live entertainment nightly; Valet Parking; Casino promotions and giveaways. General Racetrack Information Racetrack Dimensions Six-furlong oval with two chutes; a 550-yard (QH)/ 1 1/16-mile (TB), and a five-furlong (5) chute. Surface Comprised of a mixture of sand from the Sabine River, clay and top soil on top of a limestone base. Length of Stretch 660 feet. Width of Homestretch 80 feet. Width of Backstretch and Turns 70 feet. Banking 5 percent in homestretch and backstretch; 10 percent on turns. Maximum Field Size 10. Barns 22 with 60 stalls in each. Tack Rooms 10 in each barn. Photo: Dan Dry 9

10 Property Maps FACILITY MAP LOCATION Delta Downs is located at 2717 Delta Downs Drive in Vinton, Louisiana, just a few minutes from the Louisiana/Texas border. PROPERTY MAP A B C D E F 1 East Gate Stable Entrance Long Term Trailer Parking Receiving Barn Test Barn Equi-spa Holding Barn G Equiciser/HBPA Office Tack Shop H I J K L Track Kitchen Restrooms Stakes Barn Restrooms M Maintenance Shop Trainer Parking N O P Q R S T U V North Gate Security Restricted Parking Louisiana State Racing Commision Racing Office Paddock Grandstand Casino Event Center/Vista Grill W Hotel 1 22 Barns A B V W C D E U T I H F J K Main Track S Guest Parking G R Q P O M N Employee Parking L E S N W 10

11 Thoroughbred Track Records Mrs Deville 02/19/76 2-1/2 Furlongs :27.00 Rock Afire 12/10/94 4 Furlongs :46.20 Raisable Adversary 02/15/92 4-1/2 Furlongs :51.00 Britt s Jules 11/05/03 5 Furlongs :57.49 Chief Okie Dokie 02/08/02 6-1/2 Furlongs 1:18.76 No It s Not 01/24/03 7 Furlongs 1:24.31 Junior Gent 03/14/74 7-1/2 Furlongs 1:33.20 Freon Flier 03/10/02 1 M 1:37.52 Thriller 09/27/73 1M 70 Yards 1:42.40 Norms Promise 03/23/75 1-1/16 M 1:43.20 Lucky Silence 02/18/94 1-1/8 M 1:55.40 Ponderosa Lark 10/31/75 1-3/16 M 2:03.60 Shy Bull 11/03/74 1-1/4 M 2:10.20 Gentleman Mike 12/01/74 1-5/16 M 2:17.60 Surrogates Wish 03/22/03 1-3/8 M 2:23.52 Art Work 01/11/74 1-1/2 M 2:41.20 Golden Foil 03/27/04 1-9/16 M 2:46.86 Can Em 12/10/88 2 M 3:

12 Bios and Standings Thoroughbred Leading Jockeys and Trainers Leading Thoroughbred Jockey TRACY HEBERT Birthdate: January 1, 1963 Resides: Lafayette, Louisiana Notched his first Delta Downs riding title in with an astonishing 121 wins The feat matched that of Guy Smith, who set a single season Thoroughbred record for victories in one meeting back in Hebert s earnings total during the campaign established a new standard for Thoroughbred jockeys at $2,415,745 Rode seven stakes winners during the season including his richest triumph with My Friend Bele in the $125,000 Louisiana Premier Night Starlet Was firstcall jockey for prominent Kentucky trainer Bernie Flint for nearly 13 years Spent much of his career riding at tracks like 12 Leading thoroughbred jockey, Tracy Hebert Churchill Downs, Arlington Park and Hawthorne Makes his home in Lafayette, Louisiana along with Angie and their two children Boyd Era Thoroughbred Leading Jockeys at Delta Downs *Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. Guy Smith, 121 wins, 604 Mounts, $2,060,753 in earnings Steve Bourque, 120 wins, 516 mounts, $2,138,344 in earnings Steve Bourque, 116 wins, 534 mounts, $1,836,007 in earnings Steve Bourque, 113 wins, 454 mounts, $814,587 in earnings. Leading Thoroughbred Trainer KEITH BOURGEOIS Birthdate: May 22, 1963 Resides: Lafayette, Louisiana Earned his fourth leading trainer title at Delta Downs in by saddling 55 winners from 278 starters His trainees earned a record $947,525 last year, eclipsing the mark of $946,365 he set back in when he shared the leading trainer title with Doris Hebert His lone stakes win last year came with Madison s Music in the $55,000 Louisiana Premier Night Starter Stakes in February First career win came in 1993 Won national titles for rodeo bareback riding in 1979 and 1980 Competes mainly on the southern Louisiana circuit, saddling horses at Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs and the Fair Grounds Finished in the top 12 among trainers at Fair Grounds for eight straight seasons from Ranked 13th nationally with 87 total wins from 175 starters in 2003 Boyd Era Thoroughbred Leading Trainers at Delta Downs *Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. Leading thoroughbred trainer, Keith Bourgeois

13 Bios and Standings Thoroughbred Leading Jockeys and Trainers Keith Bourgeois, 55 wins, 317 starts, $762,843 in earnings Keith Bourgeois, 61 wins, 311 starts, $899,876 in earnings Doris Hebert, 55 wins, 241 starts, $793,679 in earnings. Keith Bourgeois, 55 wins, 270 starts, $946,365 in earnings Doris Hebert, 43 wins, 145 starts, $300,916 in earnings. Boyd Era Thoroughbred Leading Owners at Delta Downs K.A.T. Racing Stable, 11 wins, 37 starts, $171,280 in earnings. *Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. Carrol Castille, 18 wins, 62 starts, $217,275 in earnings Doris Hebert, 17 wins, 37 starts, $182,316 in earnings Thoroughbred Acadiana LLC, 12 wins, 35 starts, $136,785 in earnings John Franks, 13 wins, 48 starts, $149,925 in earnings. DELTA DOWNS From 11/01/2006 To 03/31/2007 Current Meet Leading Jockeys Name Sts 1st 2nd 3rd Win% $% Purses Tracy J. Hebert $2,415,745 Kirk Paul LeBlanc $1,120,700 Curt C. Bourque $1,127,422 Jeffery Burningham $1,098,915 Steve J. Bourque $1,070,095 Colby J. Hernandez* $931,263 Marlon St. Julien $915,460 Kerwin D. Clark $1,047,735 Sidney P. LeJeune, Jr $739,670 Todd James Dupuis $593,035 * Denotes Apprentice Rider. Current Meet Leading Trainers Name Sts 1st 2nd 3rd Win% $% Purses Keith G. Bourgeois $947,525 Sam Breaux $869,600 Chad Hassenpflug $489,845 Amos Laborde $341,450 Jerry D. Cart $415,995 Kenward Bernis $234,610 Doris Hebert $429,095 Ronnie P. Ward $299,675 James C. Hudson $351,935 John Gelner $284,395 Current Meet Leading Owners Name Sts 1st 2nd 3rd Win% $% Purses K. A. T. Racing Stable (T $171,280 Williams,K. Bourgeois & A. Distefano) S and S Stables LLC $316,500 (Howard W. & Elvera Scarberry) Bridget Sipp $120, Racing LLC (James $159,868 Nolan and J. Bishop Johnston) Chad and Tammy $157,290 Hassenpflug Gerald L. Averett, Sr $170,870 Clyde E. McKean, Jr $136,408 Israel Flores $101,900 P and L Racing Stable, Inc $114,650 (Patricia & Larry Loga) Sheila Nelson $67,080 13

14 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule Season DATE RACE AGE DISTANCE PURSE Friday, October 19, 2007 Zydeco 3+ 5 F $50,000 A DELTA JACKPOT PREVIEW NIGHT Friday, November 9, 2007 My Trusty Cat F2 7 F $100,000 G Friday, November 9, 2007 Jeann Lafitte 2 YO 1 M $150,000 G Saturday, November 17, 2007 The Calcasieu* 2 YO 5 F $60,000 G Saturday, November 17, 2007 The Créme De La Créme* F 2 5 F $60,000 G Saturday, November 17, 2007 The Magnolia* F/M 3+ 1 M $75,000 G Saturday, November 17, 2007 The Gold Cup* 3+ 1 M 1/16 $100,000 G DELTA JACKPOT NIGHT Friday, December 7, 2007 The Sam s Town 3+ 7 F $75,000 G Friday, December 7, 2007 The Treasure Chest F/M 3+ 7 F $75,000 G Friday, December 7, 2007 Boyd Gaming s Delta Princess Powered by Youbet.com F 2 YO 1 M $300,000 G Friday, December 7, 2007 Boyd Gaming s Delta Jackpot Grade III 2 YO 1 1/16M $1,000,000 G Friday, December 28, 2007 The Prime Rewards (R) F/M 3+ 1 M $50,000 A Friday, December 28, 2007 The Lookout (R) 3+ 1 M $50,000 A Saturday, January 5, 2008 The Camelia* F/M 4+ 7 F $60,000 G Saturday, January 5, 2008 The Cypress* 4+ 7 F $60,000 G Friday, January 18, 2008 The Genesis F 3 YO 7 F $50,000 A Friday, January 18, 2008 The Triple Sec 3 YO 7 F $50,000 A LOUISIANA PREMIER NIGHT Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Bon Temps Starter* F/M 4+ 5 F $45,000 G Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Ragin Cajun Starter* 4+ 5 F $45,000 G Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Ladies Starter* F/M 4+ 1 M $55,000 G Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Gentlemen Starter* /16 M $55,000 G Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Starlet* F 3 YO 7 F $125,000 G Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Prince* 3 YO 7 F $125,000 G Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Matron* F/M 4+ 5 F $100,000 G Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Sprint* 4+ 5 F $100,000 G Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Distaff* F/M 4+ 1 M $150,000 G Saturday, February 2, 2008 The Louisiana Premier Night Championship* /16 M $200,000 G Friday, February 22, 2008 The Golden Triangle F/M 3+ 1 M $50,000 A Friday, February 22, 2008 The Delta Mile 3+ 1 M $50,000 A Friday, February 29, 2008 The Mademoiselle F/M 4+ 5 F $50,000 A Friday, February 29, 2008 The Delta Express 4+ 5 F $50,000 A Saturday, March 1, 2008 The Green Oaks F 3 YO 1 M $75,000 G Saturday, March 1, 2008 The Sportman s Paradise 3 YO 1 M $75,000 G Friday, March 21, 2008 The Goddess F/M /16 M $100,000 G Friday, March 21, 2008 The Gulf Coast Classic /16 M $100,000 G Saturday, March 29, 2008 The Gardenia (R)* F/M 3+ 7 F $50,000 A Saturday, March 29, 2008 The Cocodrie (R)* 3+ 7 F $50,000 A * Indicates Louisiana bred race. (R) Restricted to horses which have not won a sweepstakes. 14

15 Bird Makes History in Jackpot Miss Atlantic City Triumphs for Desormeaux Brothers The fourth running of Boyd Gaming s $1 Million Delta Jackpot Stakes took place on Friday, December 1 and it marked an important milestone for the Vinton, Louisiana racetrack. On that night, after more than 33 years of horse racing, Delta Downs hosted its first ever graded Thoroughbred event. Birdbirdistheword winning the 2006 edition of Boyd Gaming s $1 Million Delta Jackpot (Grade III). Louisiana jockey Robby Albarado in the saddle. The important date was originally scheduled to take place one year earlier, but when Hurricane Rita stormed through town prior to the start of the season, the first Delta Jackpot to carry grade III status was delayed by 12 months. The first three Delta Jackpot Stakes in 2002, 2003 and 2004 did not carry a grade at all. Racing fans were rewarded for their patience as talented young Florida-bred Birdbirdistheword turned a powerful rally into a $600,000 payday. The property of Raymond H. Cottrell, Sr. was ridden to victory by Louisiana s own Robby Albarado, who accepted the mount from nationally known trainer Kenneth McPeek. Birdbirdistheword defeated Bob Baffert s trainee, Pirates Deputy by three-quarters of a length while Xchanger wound up another three lengths behind in third. The winner covered the 1 1/16-mile distance over a fast track in 1: Delta Jackpot Night has become the centerpiece of Delta Downs Thoroughbred season each year, but there s another race that gets plenty of attention on the same program annually. It s Boyd Gaming s $300,000 Delta Princess Stakes Powered by Youbet.com, and it features 2- year-old fillies looking to make their mark. In 2006 the Delta Princess Stakes became a family affair, as Hall of Fame jockey Kent Photo: Jeff Coady/Coady Photography 15

16 Bird Makes History in Jackpot Continued Desormeaux booted home Miss Atlantic City for trainer J. Keith Desormeaux, who also happens to be Kent s older brother. Miss Atlantic City, who is owned by Peter L. Cantrell, also provided her jockey with his second win on Delta s richest evening of racing. In 2002 Kent Desormeaux rode Outta Here to a score in the inaugural running of Boyd Gaming s Delta Jackpot Stakes when it carried a purse of $500,000. This year s Delta Jackpot and Delta Princess Stakes, along with the $75,000 Sam s Town and $75,000 Treasure Chest Stakes, are scheduled to take place on Friday night, December 7. With such a rich and colorful history already in place, this year s big night promises to deliver even more excitement as some of the nation s top horses and horsemen once again invade southwest Louisiana to compete for the big prize. TRACKTrivia -Outta Here (2003) and Closing Argument (2005) finished 2nd and 7th respectively in the Kentucky Derby after competing in Boyd Gaming's $1 Million Delta Jackpot Stakes as 2- year-olds. -Delta Downs built 20 new barns on the backside after Hurricane Rita damaged the property in September, Top: Owner Raymond H. Cottrell, Sr., accepting Jackpot trophy from Delta Downs General Manager Jack Bernsmeier. Bottom: Miss Atlantic City, winner of the 2006 Boyd Gaming s Delta Princess. Photos: Jeff Coady/Coady Photography 16

17 Thoroughbred Stakes Winners Major Thoroughbred Stakes Winners In the Boyd Gaming Era at Delta Downs $100,000 MY TRUSTY CAT Winner: Meadow Breeze Jockey: Steve Bourque Trainer: C. J. Deville Owner: Willow Rock Stable, LLC $150,000 JEAN LAFITTE Winner: Tortuga Straits Jockey: Luis Quinonez Trainer: R. Irwin Owner: Karla Balensiefen (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Leaving On My Mind Jockey: Roman Chapa Trainer: Danny Pish Owner: George A. Wolff Winner: Joe Six Pack Jockey: Carlos Gonzalez Trainer: Cole Norman Owner: Gary & Mary West Winner: Comic Truth Jockey: Jamie Theriot Trainer: Cole Norman Owner: K. K. & Vilasini Jayaraman Winner: Knight of the Mt. Jockey: Jerri Nichols Trainer: W. Thomas Owner: John Franks $100,000 GOLD CUP Winner: Costa Rising Jockey: Mario Reyes Trainer: Joseph Boxie Owner: Charles Castille, Jr. (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Witt Ante Jockey: Tracy Hebert Trainer: Larry Robideaux, Jr. Owner: David Beard Winner: Zarb s Luck Jockey: Guy Smith Trainer: Edward Johnson Owners: Boudreaux & Johnson Winner: Prince Slew Jockey: Gerard Melancon Trainer: Norel Tate Owner: Clarence Mitchell, Jr. $100,000 SAM S TOWN Winner: Jonesboro Jockey: Donnie Meche Trainer: Randy Morse Owner: Michael Langford (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Intelligent Male Jockey: Tracy Hebert Trainer: Cole Norman Owner: Kaegle Brothers, Inc. $100,000 TREASURE CHEST Winner: Baileys Affair Jockey: Rico Flores Trainer: Howard Scarberry Owner: S & S Stables, LLC. (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: So Much More Jockey: Guy Smith Trainer: Josie Carrol Owner: William Schetine $300,000 BOYD GAMING S DELTA PRINCESS POWERED BY YOUBET.COM Winner: Miss Atlantic City Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: Keith Desormeaux Owner: Peter Cantrell (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Punch Appeal Jockey: Donnie Meche Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Heiligbrodt Stable & Burning Day Farm Winner: Salty Romance Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Patrick Biancone Owner: Flying Zee Stable Winner: My Trusty Cat Jockey: Terry Thompson Trainer: David R. Vance Owner: Carl Pollard. 17

18 Thoroughbred Stakes Winners $1,000,000 BOYD GAMING S DELTA JOCKPOT (GRADE III) Winner: Birdbirdistheword Jockey: Robby Albarado Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Owner: Raymond Cottrell, Sr. (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Texcess Jockey: Victor Espinoza Trainer: Paul Aguirre Owners: Paul Aguirre & Omar Aldabbaugh Winner: Mr. Jester Jockey: Roman Chapa Trainer: Steve Wren Owner: Kaaren & Hays Biggs Winner: Outta Here Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: William Currin Owners: William Currin & Alvin Eisman $125,000 LOUISIANA PREMIER NIGHT STARLET Winner: My Friend Bele Jockey: Tracy Hebert Trainer: James Hudson Owner: Heiligbrodt Racing Stable (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) 18 Winner: Sweet Macaroni Jockey: Robby Albarado Trainer: Troy Young Owner: Five Star Stables Winner: Placid Star Jockey: Gerard Melancon Trainer: Sam B. David, Jr. Owner: James Mc Curry & Sam B. David, Jr Winner: Itsmybag Jockey: Kirk LeBlanc Trainer: J. Keith Desormeaux Owner: Acadiana Thoroughbreds, LLC. $125,000 LOUISIANA PREMIER NIGHT PRINCE Winner: Tortuga Straits Jockey: Luis Quinonez Trainer: R. Irwin Owner: Karla Balensiefen (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Crimson Stag Jockey: Robby Albarado Trainer: Dallas Stewart Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds, LLC Winner: Old Lee Jockey: Elvis J. Perrodin Trainer: Sam B. David, Jr. Owner: Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc. $100,000 LOUISIANA PREMIER NIGHT MATRON Winner: Indigo Girl Jockey: Kerwin Clark Trainer: Samuel Breaux Owner: R. Davis and Associates (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Where Is My Daddy Jockey: Carlos Gonzalez Trainer: Cole Norman Owner: Terry Bailey & Jim Donnan Winner: Leslie s Love Jockey: Gerard Melancon Trainer: Troy Young Owner: Donald Foret $100,000 LOUISIANA PREMIER NIGHT SPRINT Winner: Brother Bean Jockey: Robby Albarado Trainer: Victor Arceneaux Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc. (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Lac Laronge Jockey: Lonnie Meche Trainer: Troy Young Owner: Valene Farms Winner: Zarb s Luck Jockey: Shane Sellers

19 Thoroughbred Stakes Winners Trainer: Edward Johnston Owner: Boudreaux & Johnston Winner: Zarb s Luck Jockey: Guy Smith Trainer: Edward Johnston Owner: Eddie Johnston et al. $150,000 LOUISIANA PREMIER NIGHT DISTAFF Winner: Raspberry Wine Jockey: Kerwin Clark Trainer: Albert Stall Owner: Sport of Kings Racing, LLC (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Destiny Calls Jockey: Robby Albarado Trainer: Gary Palmisano Owner: Vicki Krantz Winner: Destiny Calls Jockey: Shane Sellers Trainer: Gary Palmisano Owner: Vicki Krantz Winner: Prized Amberpro Jockey: C. J. Woodley Trainer: John Charles Gelner Owner: Linda Patch & Joseph K. Thomas $200,000 LOUISIANA PREMIER NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Winner: Costa Rising Jockey: Mario Reyes Trainer: Joseph Boxie Owner: Charles Castille, Jr. (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Nitro Chip Jockey: Steve Bourque Trainer: Samuel Breaux Owner: Emmit Pickett Winner: Spritely Walker Jockey: Shane Sellers Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Heiligbrodt Racing Stable Winner: Walk in the Snow Jockey: Kirk LeBlanc Trainer: H. R. Taylor Owner: Ginger Taylor $100,000 GODDESS Winner: Delicate Dynamite Jockey: Gerard Melancon Trainer: Tom Amoss Owner: Combustion Racing, LLC. (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Storm s Darling Jockey: Eddie Martin, Jr. Trainer: Bobby Barnett Trainer: Arthur Vogel Winner: Handpainted Jockey: Guy Smith Trainer: Josie Carrol Owner: John & Glen Sikura Winner: Salty Farma Jockey: Lonnie Meche Trainer: D. C. Kassen Owner: Edward Weaver & Larry Bielfeldt. $100,000 GULF COAST CLASSIC Winner: Silent Pleasure Jockey: Tracy Hebert Trainer: Howard Scarberry Owner: S & S Stables, LLC (*Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita) Winner: Roar on Tour Jockey: Brian Hernandez Trainer: Dale Angelle Owner: Lon M. Baronne Winner: Kodema Jockey: Steve Bourque Trainer: David M. Carroll Owner: Farfellow Farms, Ltd Winner: No Its Not Jockey: Brian Hernandez Trainer: Dale Angelle Owner: 901 Racing, LLC TRACKTrivia -Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day secured his first national riding title by winning two races at Delta Downs on December 31,

20 Louisiana Premier Night The Bayou State Has Plenty to be Proud of There are two race nights during the Thoroughbred season each year at Delta Downs that bring out the best and brightest equine athletes around. One is Delta Jackpot Night in December, and the other is Louisiana Premier Night, when the track offers $1 million in total purse money distributed over 10 stakes races for horses bred in Louisiana. The richest race on Louisiana Premier Night is the $200,000 Louisiana Premier Night Championship, which features older horses traveling 1-1/16 miles. Last year s Championship turned into a showcase event for Costa Rising, who dominated five rivals en route to winning the big race by an astounding 5-1/4 lengths with jockey Mario Reyes in the saddle. Costa Rising s victory in the Louisiana Premier Night Championship put an exclamation mark on his season at Delta Downs. Just three months earlier the Joseph Boxie trainee won the $100,000 Gold Cup. Another horse who enjoyed multiple stakes winning success during the campaign while also winning a race on Louisiana Premier Night was Tortuga Straits. The Ralph Irwin trainee took the $125,000 Louisiana Premier Night Prince with visiting jockey Luis Quinonez in the irons. Earlier in the season Tortuga Straits was awarded a stakes win in the $150,000 Jean Lafitte after originally finishing second to Go Poppa Fooze, who was disqualified. The top performance by a jockey in last year s Louisiana Premier Night racing activity came when veteran rider Kerwin Clark booted home three of the 10 winners on the program. Clark scored tallies with Z Storm in the $55,000 LPN Gentlemen Starter, Indigo Girl in the $100,000 LPN Matron, and Raspberry Wine in the $150,000 LPN Distaff. This year s Louisiana Premier Night will take place on Saturday, February 2. Post time is set for 6:30 p.m. Make plans to be at Delta Downs for 10 exciting races and $1 million in total purse money. Top (left to right): Costa Rising, Indigo Girl, Raspberry Wine Bottom (left to right): Tortuga Straits, Z Storm Photos: Jeff Coady/Coady Photography 20

21 Quarter Horse Track Records Hell Yea Iam Fast yards : Burrs Warrior yards : First Dashin Bye yards : First Down Corona yards : Toastin Dash yards : Hesa Passem Magic yards : Alabama School Boy yards : Seminole Injun yards : Photos: Jeff Coady/Coady Photography & Gettyimages 21

22 Bios and Standings 2007 Quarter Horse Leading Jockeys and Trainers 2007 Leading Quarter Horse Jockey ALFONSO LUJAN Born: January 3, 1978 Resides: Elgin, Texas After finishing second in the Delta Downs rider standings in 2004 and 2005, Lujan captured his first local riding title in 2007 with 71 wins from 383 mounts and a staggering $1,177,345 in earnings Won seven stakes races during the season, including a score in the richest race of the meet, the Grade I $431,950 Lee Berwick Memorial Futurity aboard Senor Seabolt Is rapidly becoming one of Quarter Horse racing s top jockeys as he ranked second nationally with 158 wins in 2006 to go along with his impressive mark of $2,373,481 in total earnings Has been riding 22 Leading quarter horse jockey, Alfonso Lujan at Delta Downs regularly since 2003 and also competes at racetracks such as Sam Houston, Retama and Lone Star Park each year Lujan makes his home in Texas along with his wife and two children Boyd Era Quarter Horse Leading Jockeys at Delta Downs 2006 Danny Lavergne, 71 wins, 383 mounts, $912,495 in earnings Gilbert Ortiz, 81 wins, 283 mounts, $966,709 in earnings Gilbert Ortiz, 81 wins, 348 mounts, $881,787 in earnings Nickey Laws, 66 wins, 336 mounts, $773,765 in earnings Gilbert Ortiz, 55 wins, 246 mounts, $522,291 in earnings Charles McMahon, 32 wins, 198 mounts, $187,767 in earnings Leading Quarter Horse Trainer M. HEATH TAYLOR Born: March 9, 1970 Resides: Ledbetter, Texas Won his fourth consecutive training title at Delta Downs in 2007 by saddling 37 winners from 159 starts His runners earned a season high $907,269 during the 52-day stand His trainees were impressive in stakes competition once again at Delta Downs in 2007 by scoring six wins, including victories with Goinbye in the Grade II $92,800 Firecracker Derby, Toastin Dash in the Grade I Louisiana Classic, and Coronas Leaving You in the Grade II $230,150 Firecracker Futurity First career win as a trainer came in 1994 Conditioned 2003 AQHA Champion 2-year-old Vals Fortune, who became the 40th Quarter Horse in history to eclipse the $1 million mark for career earnings Qualified three horses for the final of the 2005 Grade I $1.9 million All America Futurity Makes his home in Texas along with his wife and two sons Leading quarter horse trainer, M. Heath Taylor

23 Bios and Standings 2007 Quarter Horse Leading Jockeys and Trainers Boyd Era Quarter Horse Leading Trainers at Delta Downs: 2006 M. Heath Taylor, 59 wins, 383 starts, $912,495 in earnings M. Heath Taylor, 68 wins, 229 starts, $1,113,666 in earnings M. Heath Taylor, 64 wins, 262 starts, $731,561 in earnings Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr., 63 wins, 271 starts, $792,535 in earnings Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr., 49 wins, 165 starts, $460,489 in earnings K. C. Carden, 23 wins, 72 starts, $84,582 in earnings. Boyd Era Quarter Horse Leading Owners at Delta Downs: 2007 M. C. Morris, 14 wins, 80 starts, $273,917 in earnings M. C. Morris, 18 wins, 57 starts, $260,968 in earnings Teddy Abrams, Jr., 16 wins, 48 starts, $244,930 in earnings Teddy Abrams, Jr., 19 wins, 66 starts, $299,396 in earnings Teddy Abrams, Jr., 13 wins, 74 starts, $267,874 in earnings Teddy Abrams, Jr., 10 wins, 27 DELTA DOWNS From 04/19/2007 To 07/15/2007 starts, $103,357 in earnings. Current Meet Leading Jockeys 2001 Jackie Sessions, 7 wins, 13 starts, $49,241 in earnings. Name Sts 1st 2nd 3rd Win% $% Purses Alfonso Lujan $1,177,345 Danny J. Lavergne $882,837 J. R. Ramirez $907,545 Gilbert Ortiz $826,637 Orlando Baldillez $551,490 Nickey M. Laws $571,305 Jerry Lee Yoakum $516,135 Jose Vega $413,912 Randy B. Edison $333,238 Steve Fuller $296,837 Current Meet Leading Trainers Name Sts 1st 2nd 3rd Win% $% Purses M. Heath Taylor $907,269 Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr $530,525 Ray Robbins $531,402 Danny Joe Eldridge $586,315 Janet A. Van Bebber $282,827 Bobby Martinez $291,735 Joseph D. Manucy $290,020 Alvin Smith, Jr $292,074 Anthony Arey $237,866 Chad Hassenpflug $294,277 Current Meet Leading Owners Name Sts 1st 2nd 3rd Win% $% Purses M. C. Morris $273,917 Geral Dewitt $161,563 I'II Take A Twirl LLC (Lyle $164,335 Guillory & Teddy Abrams, Jr.) Henry L. Padgett $103,605 Elroy Potts, Jr $84,540 Manuel Alvarez $69,082 Pete A. Scarmardo $44,845 David Lee Vance $79,029 Pablo Gonzalez, Jr $67,200 Louis Howard $21,224 23

24 Quarter Horse Stakes Winners Major Quarter Horse Stakes Winners in the Boyd Gaming Era at Delta Downs LOUISIANA LASSIE FUTURITY (RG-2) 2007 Winner: First Dashin Bye Jockey: J. R. Ramirez Trainer: Jeff Acuna Owner: Jorge Meraz 2006 Winner: Logans Game Jockey: Alfonso Lujan Trainer: Danny Joe Eldridge Owner: David Vance 2005 Winner: Shes Lils FG Jockey: Alfonso Lujan Trainer: Danny Joe Eldridge Owner: Chris C. Dunn 2004 Winner: Redneck Patriot Jockey: Stevie Gillum Trainer: Kenneth Roberts, Sr. Owner: Tommy F. Bass 2003 Winner: Cool Eleanor Jockey: Darrell Constantin Trainer: Mike Lyles Owner: Gini Taylor 2002 Winner: Adios Miss Jess Jockey: Leroy McClurg Trainer: Charles Lyles Owner: Charles Lyles. 24 LOUISIANA LADDIE FUTURITY (RG-2) 2007 Winner: Native Shine Jockey: J. R. Ramirez Owner: Noe & Starla Martinez, Jr Winner: Lights Out Lidge Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: Robin Bavar 2005 Winner: Get It Reb Jockey: Todd Dupuis Trainer: Darrel Soileau Owner: JLS Speedhorse Ranch, Inc Winner: Warrior Winner Jockey: Darrell Constantin Trainer: Janet Van Bebber Owner: Teddy Abrams, Jr Winner: Vals Fortune Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: Teddy Abrams, Jr Winner: Heros Effort Jockey: Robert Lingo, Jr. Trainer: Robert Menard Owner: Arthur Lopez DELTA DOWNS DERBY (RG-1): 2007 Winner: Heza Jodys Toast Jockey: J. R. Ramirez Trainer: Jeff Acuna Owner: Frank Cavazos & Warren King 2006 Winner: Angelas Toast Jockey: John Hamilton Trainer: Ezekiel Villareal Owner: Candy Villareal 2005 Winner: Bbs First Beduino Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: Arnold J. Trahan 2004 Winner: Vals Fortune Jockey: Gilbert Oritz Owner: Teddy Abrams, Jr Winner: Jess Maid Magic Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: Narciso Flores 2002 Winner: Burrs Warrior Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Trainer: Kenneth Roberts, Sr. Owner: Jeffery Griffin BANK OF AMERICA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE (G2) 2007 Winner: Angelas Toast Jockey: John Hamilton Trainer: Ezekiel Villareal Owner: Candy Villareal 2006 Winner: First Comment Jockey: Rodrigo Vallejo Trainer: Jeff Acuna Owner: J. Owens 2005 Winner: Vals Fortune Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz

25 Quarter Horse Stakes Winners Owner: Teddy Abrams, Jr Winner: Oak Tree Special Jockey: James Brooks Trainer: Christian Rubalcava. Owner: Raul Rubalcava Winner: Can t Stay Gotta Run Jockey: John Hamilton Trainer: Kenneth Roberts, Sr. Owner: Tommy Hays & Polly Coleman 2002 Winner: Jess Louisiana Blue Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: Clayton, Dutch & John E. Jumonville, III FIRECRACKER FUTURITY (G2) 2007 Winner: Coronas Leaving You Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: Bob & Jerry Gaston 2006 Winner: My First Passion Jockey: Juan Vasquez Owner: Jose Cantu 2005 Winner: Check the Account Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: Roger Knight, Jr. & Dave Ward 2004 Winner: Wings of La Jolla Jockey: Steve Fuller Trainer: Beverly McNeely Owner: Perry & Sharon Pike 2003 Winner: First Kool Baby Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: Ramiro Lopez & Bob Gaston FIRECRACKER DERBY (G2) 2007 Winner: Goinbye Jockey: Jerry Yoakum Owner: Narciso Flores 2006 Winner: St. Pats First Jockey: Russel Hadley Owner: Bob & Jerry Gaston 2005 Winner: Make a Secret Jockey: Juan Vasquez Owner: Southwest Racing Partners, LLC 2004 Winner: Jack Zee Quick Jockey: Steve Fuller Trainer Beverly McNeely Owner: Dallas Blakely & R. P. Stuart 2003 Winner: Dash for Yonder Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: SKT Farms, Inc. LEE BERWICK MEMORIAL FUTURITY (RG-1) 2007 Winner: Senor Seabolt Jockey: Alfonso Lujan Trainer: Danny Joe Eldridge Owner: Stacey Moak 2006 Winner: Dynomax Jockey: Russel Hadley Owner: Bobby Barnett & Carol Birdwell 2005 Winner: McM Easy Dasher Jockey: Nickey Laws Trainer: Chad Hassenpflug Owner: M. C. Morris 2004 Winner: Prevailing Style Jockey: Alvin Brossette Trainer: Kenneth Roberts, Sr. Owner: Bill & Julie Pilgrim 2003 Winner: Vals Fortune Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz Owner: Teddy Abrams, Jr Winner: Jess Me Yawl Jockey: Steve Fuller Trainer: Ronald Gilmer Owner: Donald Aymond, David Bates, Jr. & Steve Williams TRACKTrivia -Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day secured his first national riding title by winning two races at Delta Downs on December 31, Beginning in 2007 patrons can dine in the Vista Grill while watching live racing. The elegant new restaurant is located near the Event Center and offers a trackside view of the racetrack. 25

26 Quarter Horse Season Highlights 2008 Racing Season Bank of America East Regional Challenge Night (Saturday, May 17, 2008) Pending AHQA approval Delta Downs Quarter Horse season is one of the best in the country each year. One of the reasons for its success is the fact that it traditionally brings out America s fastest athlete to compete for large purses and entries into even bigger events later in the year. One such program will take place on Saturday, May 17 when horses from all over the country compete on Bank of America East Regional Challenge Night. The evening of excitement features six stakes races that will qualify each winner for the finals of next year s Bank of America Challenge Championship, to be held for the first time ever in the state of Louisiana at Evangeline Downs. The Bank of America East Regional Challenge lineup includes the Grade II Bank of Amerca East Championship Challenge, the Grade III Ford East Challenge, the Grade III Bayer Legend East Derby Challenge, the John Deere East Challenge, the Red Cell East Challenge, and the Fort Dodge East Challenge. Last year s winner of the Bank of America East Championship Challenge was Angelas Toast, who will compete in the 15th annual 26 Grade I Bank of America Challenge Championship at Los Alamitos in Southern California on November 3rd. Firecracker Futurity and Derby (Saturday, July 5, 2008) One of the most anticipated race days each year during the Quarter Horse season is Firecracker Futurity and Derby Night, which will take place next year on Saturday, July 5. The Firecracker Futurity and Derby offer large purses for openbred horses. Over the years, the races have produced some of the biggest stars in Quarter Horse racing, like Johnny Vittoro, Royal Bushwacker, Develop a Plan and Hemps Classic Dash. In recent years the Firecracker races have been dominated by trainer M. Heath Taylor, who has swept both races in three consecutive years. In 2005 he won the futurity with Check the Account and the derby with Make A Secret. In 2006 he saddled My First Passion in the futurity and St Pats First in the derby. And last year Taylor completed the trifecta with wins by Coronas Leaving You and Goinbye in the futurity and derby respectively. Qualifying trials for the Firecracker races are normally held about two weeks prior to race day. Louisiana Showcase Night (Saturday, July 13, 2008) The richest program during the Quarter Horse season each year is Louisiana Showcase Night, which features seven stakes races for horses bred right here in Louisiana. The richest event on Louisiana Showcase Night, and traditionally the richest race of the season, is the Grade I Lee Berwick Memorial Futurity. The race is named in honor of the late Lee Berwick, who built Delta Downs and opening it in Vinton, Louisiana back in Mr. Berwick passed away in Last year s Lee Berwick Futurity was worth a staggering $431,950 and was won by Senor Seabolt, with leading rider Alfonso Lujan in the saddle. In 2003 the race was won by Vals Fortune, who was later named AQHA Champion 2- year-old and AQHA Champion 2- year-old Gelding that year. Vals Fortune also went on to surpass the $1 million mark in career earnings, one of only 43 horses to ever accomplish that feat.

27 Handle Figures Thoroughbred Meet (88 Days) On Track: Total On-track Handle...$3,389,141 On-track Daily Average Handle...$38,513 Off Track: Total Off-track Handle...$124,522,257 Off-track Daily Average...$1,415,025 Combined Handle: Total Handle...$127,911,398 Daily Average Handle...$1,453,538 Largest Combined Single Day Handle of the Season: Friday, December 1, 2006 (Jackpot Night)...$2,278,653 All-Time Largest Live Handle: Friday, December 5, 2003 (Jackpot Night)...$2,477, Quarter Horse Meet (52 Days) On Track: Total On-track Handle...$2,348,865 On-track Daily Average Handle...$45,170 Off Track: Total Off-track Handle...$21,192,199 Off-track Daily Handle...$407,542 Combined Handle: Total Handle...$23,541,064 Daily Average Handle...$452,712 Largest Combined Single Day Handle of the Season: Sunday, July 15 (Closing Night)...$868,698 All-Time Largest Live Handle: Sunday, July 15, $868,697 27

28 October 2007 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT January 2008 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT November 2007 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT February 2008 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT December 2007 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT March 2008 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT October 19, 2007 through March 29, 2008 Post Time 6:30pm (CST) 7 Delta Jackpot 2 Louisiana Premier Night April 2008 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT May 2008 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT June 2008 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT July 2008 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT April 17, 2008 through July 13, 2008 Post Time 6:30pm (CST) 5 Firecracker Futurity 12 Showcase Night