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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Live Racing Schedules Delta Downs' Administration Staff and Racing Officials Boyd Gaming Directors & Officers Horseracing Organizations and Contact Information Facility Fact Sheet Maps of Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel Delta Downs Stakes Schedule Thoroughbred Track Records Thoroughbred Bio s and Standings Thoroughbred Mutuels Report Delta Downs Jackpot and Delta Downs Princess Feature Story Thoroughbred Milestones Major Thoroughbred Stakes Winners at Delta Downs Louisiana Premier Night Quarter Horse Bio s and Standings Quarter Horse Track Records Quarter Horse Mutuels Report Quarter Horse Milestones Major Quarter Horse Stakes Winners Don McBeth Memorial Jockey Dash Quarter Horse Season Highlights Quarter Horse Stakes Nominations Kids Night at the Races

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6 William S. Boyd Executive Chairman of the Board Keith E. Smith President and Chief Executive Officer DIRECTORS Robert L. Boughner Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer William R. Boyd Vice President Boyd Gaming Thomas V. Girardi Partner Girardi & Keese Christine J. Spadafor Chief Executive Officer St. Jude s Ranch For Children SENIOR MANAGEMENT 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 Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer William R. Boyd Vice President Billy G. McCoy Major General USAF (Ret) Marianne Johnson Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President 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 Paul J. Chakmak Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian A. Larson Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel Josh Hirsberg Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Christopher R. Gibase Senior Vice President Operations, Midwest and South Region Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading diversified owner and operator of 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana. 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 HORSERACING ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA OUTLETS STATE GOVERNMENT: Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC) 320 North Carrollton Ave. Ste. 2-B New Orleans, LA LSRC Delta Downs office Ext HORSEMEN S GROUPS: Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association 1751 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA Horsemen s Benevolent & Protective Association (HBPA) National Horse Center 4063 Ironworks Parkway Building B, Suite 2 Lexington, KY Louisiana HBPA 1535 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA Breeders Cup Limited P.O. Box 4230 Lexington, KY The Jockey Club 40 East 52 nd Street New York, NY National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) 800 Third Ave. Ste. 901 New York, NY American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) P.O. Box 200 Amarillo, TX Race Track Chaplaincy of America P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LAQHBA) P.O. Box Alexandria, LA NATIONAL HORSERACING MEDIA OUTLETS: Daily Racing Form FORM (3676) The Blood Horse 3101 Beaumont Centre Circle Lexington, KY Thoroughbred Times P.O. Box 8237 Lexington, KY Equibase Company 821 Corporate Drive Lexington, KY The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal P.O. Box 200 Amarillo, TX The Speedhorse Magazine P.O. Box 1000 Norman, OK Track Magazine P.O. Box 222 Morgan Hill, TX TVG Interactive Horseracing Direct TV Channel 602 Dish Network Channel HRTV Dish Network Channel LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS: American Press Newspaper Lake Charles, LA Southeast Texas Examiner Newspaper Beaumont, TX KPLC-TV, Channel 7 Lake Charles, LA KAOK-Radio, 1400 AM Lake Charles, LA KLVI-Radio, 560 AM Beaumont, TX OTHER LOUISIANA RACETRACKS: Fairgrounds Race Course & Slots 1751 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA Evangeline Downs 2235 Cresswell Lane Extension Opelousas, LA Harrah s Louisiana Downs 8000 East Texas Street Bossier City, LA HORSERACING WEBSITES OF INTEREST:

8 FACILITY FACTS Promotions: Prize giveaways, handicapping tournaments, Prime Rewards Racing membership for comps including cash back, and special discount days. Parking: Free Admission: 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 2010/2011: October 27, March 26, 2011 Thoroughbreds; April 16 - July 3, 2011 American Quarter Horses. Days Open For Live Racing: Wednesdays through Saturdays (See calendar for Special Sunday Races) for Thoroughbred Meeting; Thursdays through Sundays for American Quarter Horse Meeting. Post Time: 6:05 p.m. (CST) Simulcasting: 364 days a year (Closed Christmas Day). Wagering via simulcast on events from coast to coast and around the world in our state of the art OTB. Amenities: Covered track patio seating; covered seating in paddock; OTB with glass enclosed nonsmoking area; climate controlled grandstand with reserved seating; Lookout Restaurant above the track; Vista Grill on track level east; Delta Event Center for concerts and special gatherings; 203-room hotel with swimming pool; Triple Crown Buffet; Food Court; Gator Lounge with live entertainment; valet parking; Casino promotions and giveaways with membership in the B Connected Club. Racetrack Dimensions: Six-furlong oval with two chutes; a 550-yard (QH)/ 1 1/16-mile (TB), and a five-furlong 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. Barns: 22 with 60 stalls in each. Tack Rooms: 10 in each barn. Tote Company: Scientific Games. Television Production: Teleview Racing Patrol, Inc. 12 Stall Starting Gate: True Center. Track Photography: Coady Photography. Banking: 5 percent in homestretch and backstretch; 10 percent on turns. 8

9 MAP OF DELTA DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO & HOTEL FACILITY MAP VISTA GRILL EXIT EXIT EVENT CENTER E Arcade Bar Mutuels Bar Non-Smoking OTB OTB LOCATION E Ticket B Connected Booth EXIT Restaurants Cage FOOD COURT Gator Lounge PROMENADE CASINO FLOOR EXIT HOTEL LOBBY EXIT EXIT E To First Floor Casino Level Gift Shop VIP Lounge GRANDSTAND TRIPLE CROWN BUFFET 1st Floor Casino Level EXIT Bar EXIT E Delta Downs is located at 2717 Delta Downs Drive in Vinton, Louisiana, just a few minutes from the Louisiana/Texas border. 3rd Floor Buffet Mutuel s LOOKOUT STEAKHOUSE LAYOUT OF PROPERTY A B C E X D J K I H Y F G Main Track 4f 5f J J 1 1/16m 1m 7f 6 1/2f V L W Finish U T R S Q Z P O M N S Guest Parking Employee Parking E W N 9

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12 DELTA DOWNS THOROUGHBRED TRACK RECORDS THOROUGHBRED TRACK RECORDS Mrs Deville 02/19/76 2 1/2 - Fur :27.00 Rock Afire 12/10/ Fur :46.20 Raisable Adversary 02/15/92 4 1/2 - Fur :51.00 All Wired Up 10/19/ Fur :57.24 Chief Okie Dokie 02/08/02 6 1/2 - Fur 1:18.76 No It's Not 01/24/ Fur 1:24.31 Woman Soldier 11/12/09 7 1/2 - Fur 1:32.76 Rule 11/06/09 1M 1:37.45 Thriller 09/27/73 1M 70y 1:42.40 Norms Promise 03/23/75 1M 1/16 1:43.20 Lucky Silence 02/18/94 1M 1/8 1:55.40 Ponderosa Lark 10/31/75 1M 3/16 2:03.60 Shy Bull 11/03/74 1M 1/4 2:10.20 Gentleman Mike 12/01/74 1M 5/16 2:17.60 Surrogates Wish 03/22/03 1M 3/8 2:23.52 Art Work 01/11/74 1M 1/2 2:41.20 Golden Foil 03/27/04 1M 9/16 2:46.86 Can Em 12/10/88 2M 3:42.80 ** Bold type indicates new track records set last year FASTEST TIMES OF MEETING: Rule, winning the 2009 Jean Lafitte Stakes while setting a new 1 mile track record. 12

13 THOROUGHBRED BIO S AND STANDINGS Leading Jockey: Diego Saenz Diego Saenz Birthdate: November 13, 1978 Resides: Whitehouse, Texas Won his first riding title at Delta Downs in by booting home 108 winners from 447 total mounts Also led all jockeys in mount earnings with a total of $2,307,150, which ranks third all time at Delta Downs Rode six stakes winners last year including a victory with Productive Envoy in the inaugural running of the $250,000 Louisiana Legacy Stakes His in-the-money mark of 56% ranked best among all riders with at least 20 mounts at Delta Downs last year Rode 87 winners to finish second to Gerard Melancon for leading rider during the Thoroughbred Season, his first full meet in Vinton, Louisiana Won most of his races last year with horses trained by Tony Richey Began race riding just four years ago Makes his home in Whitehouse, Texas along with wife Adriana, their daughter Amy Boyd Era Thoroughbred Leading Jockeys at Delta Downs: 09-10: Diego Saenz, 108 wins from 447 mounts, $2,307,150 in mount earnings 08-09: Gerard Melancon, 95 wins from 453 mounts, $2,040,155 in mount earnings 07-08: Gerard Melancon, 146 wins, 518 mounts, $2,815,690 in earnings : Tracy Hebert, 121 wins, 485 mounts, $2,415,745 in earnings : ***Season cancelled due to damage from 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. Bold type equals track record. Leading jockey Diego Saenz and his winning ride aboard Productive Envoy in the 2009 Louisiana Legacy Stakes. 13

14 THOROUGHBRED BIO S AND STANDINGS Leading Trainer: Keith Bourgeois Keith Bourgeois Birthdate: May 22, 1963 Resides: Lafayette, Louisiana Won his seventh consecutive training title at Delta Downs in by saddling 67 winners from a record number of 382 starters His runners earned a total of $1,256,380 last year, which ranks third all time at Delta Downs for a trainer Saddled one stakes winners in '09-'10 as the veteran gray Twilight Ross captured the $55,000 Gentlemen Starter Stakes on Louisiana Premier Night Twilight Ross' victory came with two-time leading jockey Gerard Melancon in the saddle Trains for KAT Racing Stable, who took their third leading owner title in the last four years at Delta Downs in '09-'10 KAT also set a single-season win record for owners last year with 26 trips to the winner's circle The K in KAT Racing stands for Katy, Keith's wife Ranked 10th nationally with 192 wins from 977 starters in 2009 First career win as a trainer came in 1993 Won national titles for rodeo bareback riding in 1979 and 1980 Finished in the top 12 among trainers at the Fair Grounds for eight straight season from Competes mainly in southern Louisiana, sending out starters each year at Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs and Fair Grounds Leading Trainer Keith Bourgeois and his charge Twilight Ross, shown winning the 2010 LAPN Gentlemen Starter Stakes. Boyd Era Leading Trainers at Delta Downs: '09-'10: Keith Bourgeois, 67 wins from 382 starts, $1,256,380 in earnings. '08-'09: Keith Bourgeois, 75 wins from 348 starts, $1,431,963 in earnings. '07-'08: Keith Bourgeois, 88 wins from 327 starts, $1,377,080 in earnings. '06-'07: Keith Bourgeois, 55 wins from 278 starts, $947,525 '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to damage from Hurricane Rita '04-'05: Keith Bourgeois, 55 wins from 317 starts, $762,843 in earnings. '03-'04: Keith Bourgeois, 61 wins from 311 starts, $793,679 in earnings. '02-'03: (Tie) Keith Bourgeois, 55 wins from 270 starts, $946,365 in earnings. Doris Hebert, 55 wins from 241 starts, $793,679 in earnings. '01-'02: Doris Hebert, 43 wins from 145 starts, $300,916 in earnings Leading Owner: KAT Racing Stable Boyd Era Leading Owners at Delta Downs: '09-'10: KAT Racing Stable (K. Bourgeois, A. Distefano & T. Williams) 26 wins from 82 starts, $390,220 in earnings. '08-'09: Heiligbrodt Racing Stable (L. William & C. C. Heiligbrodt) 18 wins from 89 starts, $785,745 in earnings. '07-'08: K.A.T. Racing Stable, 25 wins from 48 starts, $306,540 in earnings. '06-'07: K.A.T. Racing Stable, 11 wins from 37 starts, $171,280 in earnings. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to damage from Hurricane Rita. '04-'05: Carrol Castille, 18 wins from 62 starts, $217,275 in earnings. '03-'04: Doris Hebert, 17 wins from 37 starts, $182,316 in earnings. '02-'03: Thoroughbred Acadiana LLC, 12 wins from 35 starts, $136,785 in earnings. '01-'02: John Franks, 13 wins from 48 starts, $149,925 in earnings. **Bold type equals Thoroughbred track record. 14

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16 RULE DICTATES IN JACKPOT WHILE QUIET TEMPER DOMINATES PRINCESS With a pair of Grade III events for 2-year-olds and well over $1.5 million in total purse money offered, Delta Jackpot Night has become one of the richest race programs in North America each year. The 2009 edition featured plenty of heart pounding action and a few surprises from Mother Nature as well. As last year's marquee program got underway on December 4th, the weather outside was frightful with temperatures dropping into the 30's and rain, sleet and snow all in the forecast. As it turned out, race fans witnessed a little of each while the program unfolded, but none of it could put a damper on some truly exceptional performances. Boyd Gaming's $750,000 Delta Jackpot Stakes was won by WinStar Farm LLC's Rule, who defeated Uh Oh Bango with Oak Motte winding up third. The race was contested over a track listed as sloppy after a cold rain and even large snowflakes had fallen on Vinton earlier in the evening. Rule, who set a one-mile track record in the Jean Lafitte Stakes at Delta Downs just 28 days earlier, covered the 1-1/16 miles of the Jackpot in a time of 1: The Todd Pletcher trainee was ridden to victory in the Jackpot by John Velazquez after Corey Lanerie booted him home in the Jean Lafitte. Rule won both of his starts at Delta Downs last year by using the same tactic, getting in front and holding off the competition. In the Jean Lafitte Stakes he held a narrow lead after a half mile before drawing clear to score by an astounding nine lengths on the finish line. In the Jackpot he was only able to gain a one-length advantage turning for home before holding off a tenacious and unwavering Uh Oh Bango by a neck. Rule is a dark bay or brown Kentucky-bred colt by Roman Ruler, out of the Personal Flag mare Rockcide. Rule's dam is a daughter of Belle's Good Cide, who also produced 2003 Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide. Rule was bred by his owner. After his big win at Delta Downs, Rule took some time off before making his sophomore debut in the Grade III Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs where he came through with his fourth straight victory. After that he showed up in the Grade I Florida Derby where he set a rapid pace and held on for third. 16

17 Rule's tally in the Jackpot last year came just two races after fans watched a scintillating performance by Mark H. Stanley's Quiet Temper in Boyd Gaming's $500,000 Delta Princess Stakes for 2-yearold fillies. The Dale Romans trainee came from off the pace early before drawing clear by 7-3/4 lengths at the finish line, defeating Bella Diamante and Joanie's Catch by a nose and a half-length respectively. Quiet Temper, was ridden to victory by Louisiana native Robby Albarado, who won the Delta Jackpot Stakes in 2006 with Birdbirdistheword. Quiet Temper is a bay filly by Quiet American, out of the Silver Deputy mare Dead Aim. She was bred in Kentucky by James Jones. The Delta Princess Stakes proved to be a launching pad for Quiet Temper. Coming into the race she had recorded three consecutive second-place finishes in New York. After her win in Vinton she went on to a rousing victory in the Grade II Fair Grounds Oaks and an appearance in the Grade I Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. This year's Delta Jackpot and Delta Princess Stakes are the only graded races of the season at Delta Downs. This season they will take place on Saturday, November 20th. There will be a special first post time of 1pm. 17

18 THOROUGHBRED MILESTONES Gerard Melancon Reaches 3,500 Career Wins November 2009 Jockey Gerard Melancon (green and white striped silks in center) celebrating his 3,500th career win. Marton St. Julien Reaches 2,000 Career Wins October 2009 Jockey Marlon St. Julien (blue silks in center) celebrating his 2,000th career win. 18

19 MAJOR THOROUGHBRED STAKES WINNERS IN THE BOYD GAMING ERA AT DELTA DOWNS ( ) $100,000 Magnolia, 1 mile, 3-year-old and up Fillies and Mares, La.-bred, Friday, November 5, Winner Zarb s Ballerina Grand Facile November 18, mile: 1:40.53 '09-'10 Winner: Zarb's Ballerina. Jockey: Don Simington. Trainer: Robby Robinson. Owner: Triple R Stable (Treissa & Robby Robinson) '08-'09: **Race not contested. '07-'08 Winner: Zarb's Ballerina. Jockey: Marlon St. Julien. Trainer: Danny Whited. Owner: Triple R. Stable (Robinson) '06-'07 Winner: Grand Facile (stakes record). Jockey: Tracy Hebert. Trainer: J. E. Hodges. Owner: Southern Legacy Thoroughbreds LLC. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Happy Ticket. Jockey: Lonnie Meche. Trainer: Andrew Leggio, Jr. Owner: Stewart Mather Madison. '03-'04 Winner: Prized Amberpro. Jockey: C. J. Woodley. Trainer: John Gelner. Owner: Patch & Thomas. '02-'03 Winner: Fuse It. Jockey: Gerard Melancon. Trainer: Sam Breaux. Owner: Rowell Enterprises, Inc Winner: Raymond's Dream. Jockey: Steve Bourque. Trainer: Chad Hassenpflug. Owner: Barbara Wennick. $100,000 Gold Cup, 1 mile, 3-year-olds and up, La.bred, Friday, November 5, Winner Star Guitar Zarb s Luck November 15, mile: 1:38.60 '09-'10 Winner: Star Guitar. Jockey: Curt Bourque. Trainer: Albert Stall, Jr. Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc. '08-'09 Winner: Snug. Jockey: Diego Saenz. Trainer: James Hudson. Owner: Heiligbrodt Racing Stable. '07-'08 Winner: Costa Rising. Jockey: Kerwin Clark. Trainer: Glenn Delahoussaye. Owner: Randall Van Dyke. '06-'07 Winner: Costa Rising. Jockey: Mario Reyes. Trainer: Joseph Boxie. Owner: Charles Castille, Jr. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Witt Ante. Jockey: Tracy Hebert. Trainer: Larry Robindeaux. Owner: David Beard. '03-'04 Winner: Zarb's Luck (stakes record). Jockey: Guy Smith. Trainer: Edward Johntson. Owner: Boudreaux & Johnston. '02-'03 Winner: Prince Slew. Jockey: Gerard Melancon, Trainer: Norel Tate. Owner: Clarence Mitchell, Jr. $500,000 Delta Princess Stakes (Grade III), 1 mile, 2-year-old Fillies, Saturday, November 20, Winner Quiet Temper Four Gifts December 5, mile: 1:38.71 '09-'10 Winner: Quiet Temper. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Dale Romans. Owner: Mark H. Stanley. '08-'09 Winner: Four Gifts (stakes record). Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan. Trainer: Steve Asmussen. Owner: Heiligbrodt Racing Stable. (First year the Princess was contested as a graded event). '07-'08 Winner: By the Light. Jockey: Rafael Bejarano. Trainer: Richard Dutrow, Jr. Owner: Jay Em Ess Stable. '06-'07 Winner: Miss Atlantic City. Jockey: Kent Desormeaux. Trainer: J. Keith Desormeaux. Owner: Peter Cantrell. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita '04-'05 Winner: Punch Appeal. Jockey: Donnie Meche. Trainer: Steve Asmussen. Owners: Heiligbrodt Stable & Burning Day Farm. '03-'04 Winner: Salty Romance. Jockey; Mike Smith. Trainer: Patrick Biancone. Owner: Flying Zee Stable. '02-'03 Winner: My Trusty Cat. Jockey: Terry Thompson. Trainer: David R. Vance. Owner: Carl Pollard. 19

20 MAJOR THOROUGHBRED STAKES WINNERS IN THE BOYD GAMING ERA AT DELTA DOWNS ( ) $1,000,000 Delta Jackpot Stakes (Grade III), 1-1/16 miles, 2-year-olds, Saturday, November 20, Winner Rule Big Drama December 5, /16 miles: 1:44.72 '09-'10 Winner: Rule. Jockey: John Velazquez. Trainer: Todd Pletcher. Owner: WinStar Farm, LLC. '08-'09 Winner: Big Drama (stakes record). Jockey: Eibar Coa. Trainer: David Fawkes. Owner: Harold L. Queen. '07-'08 Winners (dead heat): Z Humor. Jockey: Garrett Gomez. Trainer: William Mott. Owner: Zayat Stables, LLC. Turf War: Jockey: Calvin Borel, Trainer: Mark Casse. Owner: Woodford Racing, LLC. '06-'07 Winner: Birdbirdistheword. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Kenneth McPeek. Owner: Raymond Cottrell, Sr. (First year the Jackpot was contested as a graded event). '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Texcess. Jockey: Victor Espinoza. Trainer: Paul Aguirre. Owners: Paul Aguirre & Omar Aldabbaugh. '03-'04 Winner: Mr Jester. Jockey: Roman Chapa. Trainer: Steve Wren. Owners: Kaaren & Hays Biggs. '02-'03 Winner: Outta Here. Jockey: Kent Desormeaux. Trainer: William Currin. Owners: William Currin & Alvin Eisman. $250,000 Louisiana Legacy, 1 mile, 2-year-olds, La.-bred, Saturday, November 20, Winner Productive Envoy Productive Envoy November 6, furlongs: 1:26.67 ** Race to be run at 1 mile in 2010 '09-'10 Winner: Productive Envoy (stakes record): Jockey: Diego Saenz. Trainer: Tony Richey. Owner: Oak Leaf T.C. LP. $250,000 Louisiana Jewel, 1 mile, 2-year-old Fillies, La.-bred, Saturday, November 20, Winner Shezacrazygirl Shezacrazygirl November 6, furlongs: 1:27.55 ** Race to be run at 1 mile in 2010 '09-'10 Winner: Shezacrazygirl (stakes record): Jockey: Joe Bravo. Trainer: Gregory Sacco. Owner: Red Oak Stable (Brunetti). $125,000 Delta Mile, 1 mile, 3-year-olds and up, Saturday, November 20, Winner Harlan Street High Strike Zone March 4, mile: 1:38.39 '09-'10 Winner: Harlan Street. Jockey: Diego Saenz. Trainer: James Hudson. Owner: J. P. Mote. '08-'09 Winner: My Heavenly Sign. Jockey: Gabriel Saez. Trainer: Larry Jones. Owners: Cindy Jones and Susan Knoll. '07'-'08 Winner: Beta Capo. Jockey: Gerard Melancon. Trainer: Steve Asmussen. Owners: M. Cathy & R. L. Bob Zollars. '06-'07 Winner: Silent Pleasure. Jockey: Tracy Hebert. Trainer: Howard Scarberry. Owner: S and S Stables, LLC. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: High Strike Zone (stakes record). Jockey: Ricky Faul. Trainer: Amos Laborde. Owner: Donald W. Erickson. '03-'04 Winner: Kodema. Jockey: Steve Bourque. Trainer: David M. Carroll. Owner: Farfellow Farms, Ltd. '02-'03 Winner: Rhonesquarterswish. Jockey: Guy Smith. Trainer: Wesley Hawley. Owners: W. Hawley, L. Gallicio, Jr. & R. Rodriguez. 20

21 MAJOR THOROUGHBRED STAKES WINNERS IN THE BOYD GAMING ERA AT DELTA DOWNS ( ) $125,000 Treasure Chest, 1 mile, 3-year-old and up Fillies and Mares, Saturday, November 20, Winner Unforgotten Rolling Sea December 5, mile: 1:39.30 '09-'10 Winner: Unforgotten. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Dallas Stewart. Owner: Robert A. Adams. '08-'09 Winner: Rolling Sea (stakes record). Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan. Trainer: Steve Asmussen. Owner: Millennium Farms. '07-'08 Winner: Coolwind. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Greg Geier. Owner: Jim Tafel, LLC. '06-'07 Winner: Baileys Affair. Jockey: Rico Flores. Trainer: Howard Scarberry. Owner: S & S Stables, LLC. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita '04-'05 Winner: So Much More. Jockey: Guy Smith. Trainer: Josie Carroll, Owner: William Schetine. $200,000 My Trusty Cat, 7 Furlongs, 3-year-old Fillies, Friday, January 14, Winner Truth and Justice Truth and Justice November 6, mile: 1:26.29 ** Previously a 2-year-old race from 2006 to 2010 '09-'10 Winner: Truth and Justice (stakes record). Jockey: Joe Bravo. Trainer: Kelly Breen. Owner: George & Lori Hall. '08-'09 Winner: Southern Yankee. Jockey: Carlos Lozada. Trainer: Olivo Inirio. Owner: Rolando Cabral. '07-'08 Winner: Miss Missle. Jockey: Justin Shepherd. Trainer: Charles E. Smith. Owner: Charles E. Smith. '06-'07 Winner: Meadow Breeze. Jockey: Steve Bourque. Trainer: C. J. Deville. Owner: Willow Rock Stable, LLC. $250,000 Jean Lafitte, 1 mile, 3-year-olds, Saturday, January 14, Winner Rule Stakes (and) Track Record: Rule November 6, mile: 1:37.45 ** Previously a 2-year-old race from 2002 to 2010 '09-'10 Winner: Rule (stakes and track record): Jockey: Corey Lanerie. Trainer: Todd Pletcher. Owner: WinStar Farm, LLC. '08-'09 Winner: Kick On. Jockey: Ken Tohill. Trainer: Joe Petalino. Owner: Baccari Racing LLC. '07-'08 Winner: Golden Yank. Jockey: Gerard Melancon, Trainer: Gary A. Thomas. Owner: Millard R. Seldin Rovocable Trust. '06-'07 Winner: Tortuga Straits. Jockey: Luis Quinonez. Trainer: Ralph Irwin. Owner: Karla Balensiefen. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Leaving On My Mind. Jockey: Roman Chapa. Trainer: Danny Pish. Owner: George A. Wolff. '03-'04 Winner: Joe Six Pack. Jockey: Carlos Gonzalez. Trainer: Cole Norman. Owners: Gary & Mary West. '02-'03 Winner: Comic Truth. Jockey: Jamie Theriot. Trainer: Cole Norman. Owners: K. K. & Vilasini Jayaraman Winner: Knight of the Mt. Jockey: Jerri Nichols. Trainer: W. Thomas. Owner: John Franks. 21

22 MAJOR THOROUGHBRED STAKES WINNERS IN THE BOYD GAMING ERA AT DELTA DOWNS ( ) $100,000 Louisiana Premier Night Starlet, 7 furlongs, 3-year-old Fillies, La.-bred, Saturday, February 5, Winner Shezacrazygirl Superior Storm February 2, furlongs: 1:26.58 '09-'10 Winner: Shezacrazygirl. Jockey: Curt Bourque. Trainer: Albert Stall, Jr. Owner: Red Oak Stable (Brunetti) '08-'09 Winner: Warrior Maid. Jockey: Terry Thompson. Trainer: Larry Jones. Owner: Russell Welch. '07-'08 Winner: Superior Storm (stakes record). Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Richard Jackson. Owner: Jac Mac Stable, LLC. '06-'07 Winner: My Friend Bele. Jockey: Tracy Hebert. Trainer: James Hudson. Owner: Heiligbrodt Racing Stable. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Sweet Macroni. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Troy Young. Owner: Five Star Stables. '03-'04 Winner: Placid Star. Jockey: Gerard Melancon. Trainer: Sam B. David, Jr. Owners: James McCurry & Sam B. David, Jr. '02-'03 Winner: Itsmybag. Jockey: Kirk LaBlanc. Trainer: J. Keith Desormeaux. Owner: Acadiana Thoroughbreds, LLC. $100,000 Louisiana Premier Night Prince, 7 furlongs, 3-year-olds, La.-breds, Saturday, February 5, Winner Redsugar Redsugar February 6, furlongs: 1:26.87 '09-'10 Winner: Redsugar (stakes record). Jockey: Kirk LeBlanc. Trainer: Frank Trosclair. Owner: Chad White. '08-'09 Winner: Two Nickle Bud. Jockey: Colby Hernandez. Trainer: Jerry Cart. Owner: Harrod J. Williams. '07-'08 Winner: Doble Quebrado. Jockey: Cody Meche. Trainer: James Hodges. Owner: Ruben Valdes. '06-'07 Winner: Tortuga Straits. Jockey: Luis Quinonez. Trainer: Ralph Irwin. Owner: Karla Balensiefen. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Crimson Stag. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Dallas Stewart. Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds, LLC. '03-'04 Winner: Old Lee. Jockey: Elvis Perrodin. Trainer: Sam B. David, Jr. Owner: Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc. $100,000 Louisiana Premier Night Matron, 5 furlongs, 4-year-old and up Fillies and Mares, La.-breds, Saturday, February 5, Winner Flawless Gold Sax Appeal February 7, furlongs: :58.57 '09-'10 Winner: Flawless Gold. Jockey: Nathanial Puello. Trainer: Maynard Chatters. Owner: Maynard T. Chatters. '08-'09 Winner: Sax Appeal (stakes record). Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan. Trainer: Steve Asmussen. Owner: Heiligbrodt Racing Stable. '07-'08 Winner: Smitty's Sunshine. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Morris Nicks. Owner: Roger G. Smith. '06-'07 Winner: Indigo Girl. Jockey: Kerwin Clark. Trainer: Sam Breaux. Owner: R. Davis and Associates. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Where Is My Daddy. Jockey: Carlos Gonzalez. Trainer: Cole Norman. Owners: Terry Bailey & Jim Donnan. '03-'04 Winner: Leslie's Love. Jockey: Gerard Melancon. Trainer: Troy Young. Owner: Donald Foret. 22

23 MAJOR THOROUGHBRED STAKES WINNERS IN THE BOYD GAMING ERA AT DELTA DOWNS ( ) $100,000 Louisiana Premier Night Sprint, 5 furlongs, 4-year-olds and up, La.-breds, Saturday, February 5, Winner John Charles Zarb s Luck February 7, furlongs: :58.58 '09-'10 Winner: John Charles. Jockey: Francisco Torres. Trainer: Sam Breaux. Owner: L & $R Racing Stable. '08-'09 Winner: John Charles. Jockey: Gerard Melancon. Trainer: Sam Breaux. Owner: L & R Racing Stable, LLC. '07-'08 Winner: All Wired Up. Jockey: Joseph Patin, Jr. Trainer: Brandon Marks. Owner: Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC. '06-'07 Winner: Brother Bean. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Victor Arceneaux. Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Lac Laronge. Jockey: Lonnie Meche. Trainer: Troy Young. Owner: Valene Farms. '03-'04 Winner: Zarb's Luck (stakes record). Jockey: Shane Sellers. Trainer: Edward Johnston. Owners: Boudreaux & Johnston. '02-'03 Winner: Zarb's Luck. Jockey: Guy Smith. Trainer: Edward Johnston. Owners: Eddie Johnston, et al. $150,000 Louisiana Premier Night Distaff, 1 mile, 4-year-old and up Fillies and Mares, La.-breds, Saturday, February 5, Winner Superior Storm Superior Storm February 7, mile: 1:39.97 '09-'10 Winner: Superior Storm. Jockey: Luis Quinonez. Trainer: Richard Jackson. Owner: Jac Mac Stables, LLC. '08-'09 Winner: Superior Storm (stakes record). Jockey: Gerard Melancon. Trainer: Sam Breaux. Owner: Jac Mac Stables, LLC. '07-'08 Winner: Zarb's Ballerina. Jockey: Lonnie Meche. Trainer: Danny Whited. Owner: Triple R. Stable (Robinson). '06-'07 Winner: Raspberry Wine. Jockey: Kerwin Clark. Trainer: Albert Stall. Owner: Sport of Kings Racing, LLC. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Destiny Calls. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Gary Palmisano. Owner: Vicki Krantz. '03-'04 Winner: Destiny Calls. Jockey: Shane Sellers. Trainer: Gary Palmisano. Owner: Vicki Krantz. '02-'03 Winner: Prized Amberpro. Jockey: C. J. Woodley. Trainer: John Charles Gelner. Owners: Linda Patch & Joseph K. Thomas. $100,000 Louisiana Premier Night Matron, 5 furlongs, 4-year-old and up Fillies and Mares, La.-breds, Saturday, February 5, Winner Star Guitar Costa Rising February 3, /16 miles: 1:45.09 '09-'10 Winner: Star Guitar. Jockey: Curt Bourque. Trainer: Albert Stall, Jr. Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc. '08-'09 Winner: Star Guitar. Jockey: Robby Albarado. Trainer: Albert Stall, Jr. Owner: Brittlyn Stables, LP. '07-'08 Winner: Magic Sunset. Jockey: Donald Simington. Trainer: James Hudson. Owner: Heiligbrodt Racing Stable. '06-'07 Winner: Costa Rising (stakes record). Jockey: Mario Reyes. Trainer: Joseph Boxie. Owner: Charles Castille, Jr. '05-'06: **Season cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. '04-'05 Winner: Nitro Chip. Jockey: Steve Bourque. Trainer: Sam Breaux. Owner:Emmit Pickett. '03-'04 Winner: Spritely Walker. Jockey: Shane Sellers. Trainer: Steve Asmussen. Owner: Heiligbrodt Racing Stable. '02-'03 Winner: Walk in the Snow. Jockey: Kirk LeBlanc. Trainer: H. R. Taylor. Owner: Ginger Taylor. 23

24 Louisiana Premier Night is one of the most exciting and highly anticipated programs each year at Delta Downs. The evening of competition features 10 stakes races for Louisiana-bred horses competing for $1 million in total purse money. This year the big night of racing will take place on Saturday, February 5, LAPN has grown from just five races in 2002 to its current level today. In 2010 the impressive program included three repeat winners from the previous year, Star Guitar, Superior Storm and John Charles. Star Guitar made history last year as the only two-time winner of the richest race on LAPN, the $200,000 Louisiana Premier Night Championship. The homebred property of Brittlyn Stable, Inc. was guided to victory in 2010 by jockey Curt Bourque after Robby Albarado accepted the winning ride from trainer Albert Stall, Jr. in The victory by Star Guitar was extremely impressive, but the exploits of Superior Storm in the LAPN Distaff did not go unnoticed earlier in the card. Under jockey Luis Quinonez, Superior Storm took her second consecutive LAPN event after scoring a tally in the 2009 Starlet with Gerard Melancon up. Superior Storm is owned by Jac Mac Stables, LLC, who employed trainer Sam Breaux in 2009 before Richard Jackson saddled their Bayou Star star last year. The other repeat winner on the 2010 LAPN program was Sam Breaux's charge John Charles, who was somewhat overlooked by the wagering public at odds of 8-1 after scoring a twolength victory in the same event a year earlier. With jockey Francisco Torres aboard in 2010, John Charles stalked the earlier leaders before overtaking Rail Ridge in deep stretch and recoding a half-length this time around. Several horsemen have enjoyed multiple wins on LAPN over the years. The feat of three wins on a single LAPN card by a jockey has been accomplished by five different jockeys including Gerard Melancon (2004), Shane Sellers (2004), Robby Albarado (2005), Kerwin Clark (2007), and Colby Hernandez (2009). 24

25 Jockeys with a riding double on one LAPN card include Kirk LeBlanc (2002), Colby Hernandez (2008), Cody Meche (2008), Robby Albarado (2008), Gerard Melancon (2009), and Curt Bourque (2010). There have been six trainers who have saddled two winners on a single LAPN program over the years. They include Sam B. David, Jr. (2004), Steve Asmussen (2004), Troy Young (2005), Keith Bourgeois (2008), Sam Breaux (2009), and Albert Stall, Jr. (2010). This year's stakes program at Delta Downs includes 22 races and $4,020,000 in total purse money. Louisiana Premier Night makes up 45% of that amount and nearly 25% of the stakes purse money. Those facts make LAPN a can't miss program for race fans all along the Gulf Coast who plan to watch the event in person, as well as countless horse players who wager on Delta Downs via simulcast at OTB's and racing outlets across the country. Gerard Melancon Sam Breaux Keith Bourgeois 25

26 QUARTER HORSE BIO S AND STANDINGS 2010 Leading Quarter Horse Jockey: Alfonso Lujan Alfonso Lujan Birthdate: January 3, 1978 Resides: Elgin, Texas Won his third local riding crown in 2010 with 71 wins from 375 mounts and $1,056,535 in total mount earnings His first Delta Downs riding title came in 2007 when he also scored 71 tallies In 2008 he came within one win of Gilbert Ortiz's single season record of 81 wins with an 80 win season Rode two stakes winners in 2010 including a victory with One Game Chick in the $25,000 Mother's Day Stakes and with Leading Patriot in the $50,000 Live Oak Stakes Both One Game Chick and Leading Patriot set stakes records in their respective triumphs Has gone over the $1 million mark in seasonal earnings for a jockey three times locally including 2007, 2008, and 2010 Has ridden at Delta Downs regularly since 2003 Makes his home in Elgin, Texas along with his wife and two children Alfonso Lujan accepting the 2010 Leading Jockey award from Delta Downs clerk of scales, Phillip Walker Boyd Era Quarter Horse Leading Jockeys at Delta Downs: 2010: Alfonso Lujan, 71 wins from 375 mounts, $1,056,535 in mount earnings. 2009: Gilbert Ortiz, 63 wins from 301 mounts, $1,044,259 in mount earnings. 2008: Alfonso Lujan, 80 wins from 388 mounts, $1,396,410 in mount earnings. 2007: Alfonso Lujan, 71 wins from 383 mounts, $1,177,345 in mount earnings. 2006: Danny Lavergne, 71 wins from 383 mounts, $912,495 in mount earnings. 2005: Gilbert Ortiz, 81 wins from 283 mounts, $966,709 in mount earnings. 2004: Gilbert Ortiz, 81 wins from 348 mounts, $881,787 in mount earnings. 2003: Nickey Laws, 66 wins from 336 mounts, $773,765 in mount earnings. 2002: Gilbert Ortiz, 55 wins from 246 mounts, $522,291 in mount earnings. 2001: Charles McMahon, 32 wins from 198 mounts, $187,767 in mount earnings. **Bold type equals single-season track record. 26

27 QUARTER HORSE BIO S AND STANDINGS 2010 Leading Quarter Horse Trainer: Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr. Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr. accepting the 2010 Leading Trainer Award from Racing Secretary John Simon. Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr. Birthdate: February 15, 1953 Resides: Vinton, Louisiana Won his first training title in seven years by saddling 30 winners from 152 starters at Delta Downs in 2010 Also led all conditioners in terms of money won with a mark of $552,240 Finished 5th in the local standings last year with 20 wins Previous training crowns at Delta came in 2002 and 2003 Won his first local stakes race in three years when his charge Jes a Game captured the $50,000 Flashy Hemp Stakes on Louisiana Showcase Night, July 10. Ridden by Bobby Ransom, Jes a Game established a new stakes record in her victory Played both football and basketball at Kashmere High School in Houston, Texas Brothers Wilfred and Roy also train American Quarter Horse that compete at Delta Downs and other racetracks in the region each year Has three sons, none of which are involved in horse racing Boyd Era Quarter Horse Leading Trainers at Delta Downs: 2010: Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr., 30 wins, 152 starts, $552,240 in earnings. 2009: M. Heath Taylor, 32 wins from 119 starts, $598, 430 in earnings. 2008: (Tie) M. Heath Taylor, 32 wins from 152 starts, $687,698 in earnings. Janet Van Bebber, 32 wins from 203 starts, $476,851 in earnings. 2007: M. Heath Taylor, 37 wins from 159 starts, $907,269 in earnings. 2006: M. Heath Taylor, 59 wins from 383 starts, $912,495 in earnings. 2005: M. Heath Taylor, 68 wins from 229 starts, $1,113,666 in earnings. 2004: M. Heath Taylor, 64 wins from 262 starts, $731,561 in earnings. 2003: Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr., 63 wins from 271 starts, $792,535 in earnings. 2002: Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr., 49 wins from 165 starts, $460,489 in earnings. 2001: K. C. Carden, 23 wins from 72 starts, $84,582 in earnings. **Bold type equals track record for Quarter Horse season. Boyd Era Quarter Horse Leading Owners at Delta Downs: 2010: (Tie) McM Farm LLC, 7 wins from 42 starts, $172,415 in earnings. Pete A. Scarmardo, 7 wins from 52 starts, $108,549 in earnings. Oscar Rohne, 7 wins from 27 starts, $121,760 in earnings. Mary G. Lynn Thompson, 7 wins from 39 starts, $71,910 in earnings. 2009: Gerald D. Libersat, 13 wins from 44 starts, $201,648 in earnings. 2008: (Tie) Henry L. Padgett, 9 wins from 30 starts, $152,385 in earnings. M. C. Morris, 9 wins from 36 starts, $224,169 in earnings. 2007: M. C. Morris, 14 wins from 80 starts, $273,917 in earnings. 2006: M. C. Morris, 18 wins from 57 starts, $260,968 in earnings. 2005: Teddy Abrams, Jr., 16 wins from 48 starts, $244,930 in earnings. 2004: Teddy Abrams, Jr., 19 wins from 66 starts, $299,396 in earnings. 2003: Teddy Abrams, Jr., 13 wins from 74 starts, $267,874 in earnings. 2002: Teddy Abrams, Jr., 10 wins from 27 starts, $103,357 in earnings. 2001: Jackie Sessions, 7 wins from 13 starts, $49,241 in earnings. **Bold type equals track record for the Quarter Horse season. 27

28 DELTA DOWNS QUARTER HORSE TRACK RECORDS QUARTER HORSE TRACK RECORDS 250 yards Jes a Game (123 lbs.) : yards Mon Ti Stoli (126 lbs.) : yards Champs Moon Dancer (126 lbs.) : yards Sheza Fast Hemp (123 lbs.) : yards Mr Vikenson (126 lbs.) : yards Hesa Passem Magic (125 lbs) : yards Alabama School Boy (122 lbs.) : yards Seminole Injun (125 lbs.) : **Bold type indicates new track record set in Sheza Fast Hemp Mon Ti Stoli Mr Vikenson 2010 FASTEST TIMES OF MEETING: 28

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30 2010 QUARTER HORSE MILESTONES Jockey Nickey Laws retires from the saddle on July 1, 2010 Jockey Nickey Laws (green cap) celebrates his retirement in the winner s circle with friends and family. Nickey Laws Career Stats: Mounts: ,476 Wins: ,047 Place: Show: Mount Earnings: $9,444,405 30

31 MAJOR QUARTER HORSE STAKES WINNERS IN THE BOYD GAMING ERA AT DELTA DOWNS ( ) Louisiana Lassie Futurity (restricted Grade II), 2-year-old Louisiana-bred fillies, 330 yards, 2010 purse $204, Winner Jess Big Time First Dashin Bye yards: : Winner: Jess Big Time. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Terry Bell Winner: Beyondthegame. Jockey: J. R. Ramirez. Trainer: Vann Haywood. Owner: Kris Locklear Winner: Devons Secret. Jockey: Ray Mayo. Trainer: Roy Roberts. Owner: Flying G. Ranch Winner: First Dashin Bye (stakes record). Jockey: J. R. Ramirez. Trainer: Jeff Acuna. Owner: Jorge Meraz Winner: Logans Game. Jockey: Alfonso Lujan. Trainer: Danny Joe Eldridge. Owner: David Vance Winner: Shes Lils FG. Jockey: Alfonso Lujan. Trainer: Danny Joe Eldridge. Owner: Chris C. Dunn Winner: Redneck Patriot. Jockey: Stevie Gillum. Trainer: Kenneth Roberts, Sr. Owner: Tommy F. Bass Winner: Cool Eleanor. Jockey: Darrell Constantin. Trainer: Mike Lyles. Owner: Gini Taylor Winner: Adios Miss Jess. Jockey: Leroy McClurg. Trainer: Charles Lyles. Owner: Charles Lyles. Louisiana Laddie Futurity (restricted Grade II), 2-year-old Louisiana-bred colts and geldings, 330 yards, 2010 purse $206, Winner Eyesa Flash Baby Im Game yards: : Winner: Eyesa Flash. Jockey: Donald Watson. Trainer: Kevin Broussard. Owner: M. Sumpter & C. Gautreaux Winner: Baby Im Game (stakes record). Jockey: Danny Lavergne. Trainer: Vann Haywood. Owner: H 3 Farms (Kenneth Hodges) 2008 Winner: Jack Platinum. Jockey: Alfonso Lujan. Trainer: Danny Joe Eldridge. Owner: Wayne Gordon Winner: Native Shine. Jockey: J. R. Ramirez. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Noe & Starla Martinez, Jr Winner: Lights Out Lidge. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Robin Bavar 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. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Teddy Abrams, Jr Winner: Heros Effort. Jockey: Robert Lingo, Jr. Trainer: Robert Menard. Owner: Arthur Lopez. Delta Downs Derby (restricted Grade I), 3-year-old Louisiana-breds, 400 yards, 2010 purse $147, Winner Mr Game Mr Game yards: : Winner: Mr Game (stakes record). Jockey: Jarrod Deschamp. Trainer: William Little. Owner: 4 Men and a Partnership Winner: Mdt Streetfighter. Jockey: Jarrod Deschamp. Trainer: M. Heath Taylor. Owner: Michael Taylor Winner: First Dashin Bye. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Frank Cavasos. Owner: Jorge Meraz Winner: Heza Jodys Toast. Jockey: J. R. Ramirez. Trainer: Jeff Acuna. Owner: Frank Cavazos & Warren King Winner: Angelas Toast. Jockey: John Hamilton. Trainer: Ezekiel Villareal. Owner: Candy Villareal Winner: Bbs First Beduino. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Arnold J. Trahan Winner: Vals Fortune. Jockey: Gilbert Oritz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Teddy Abrams, Jr Winner: Jess Maid Magic. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Narciso Flores Winner: Burrs Warrior. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Kenneth Roberts, Sr. Owner: Jeffery Griffin. 31

32 MAJOR QUARTER HORSE STAKES WINNERS IN THE BOYD GAMING ERA AT DELTA DOWNS ( ) Bank of America East Championship Challenge (Grade III), 3-year-olds and up, 440 yards, 2010 purse $78, Winner Illegal Memories (blue cap inside) Vals Fortune yards: : Winner: Hydrostatic. Jockey: J. R. Ramirez. Trainer: Guadalupe Tristan. Owner: Guadalupe Tristan Winner: Heza Fast Classic. Jockey: Alfonso Lujan. Trainer: Erasmo Hernandez. Owner: Rogelio Tristan Winner: Angelas Toast. Jockey: John Hamilton. Trainer: Ezekiel Villareal. Owner: Candy Villareal Winner: First Comment. Jockey: Rodrigo Vallejo. Trainer: Jeff Acuna. Owner: J. Owens Winner: Vals Fortune (stakes record). Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. 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 Winner: Jess Louisiana Blue. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Clayton, Dutch & John E. Jumonville III. Firecracker Futurity (Grade II), 2-year-olds, 350 yards, 2010 purse $201, Winner Bigtime Cat Coronas Leaving You yards: : Winner: Bigtime Cat. Jockey: G. R. Carter, Jr. Trainer: Frank Cavazos. Owner: Roman F. Martinez Winner: Tf Ms Special Perry. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: M. Heath Taylor. Owner: Steve L. Tate Winner: Swingin N Ease. Jockey: Jose Vega. Trainer: Eric Curtis. Owner: Donald Ray Plain, Jr Winner: Coronas Leaving You (stakes record). Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Bob & Jerry Gaston 2006 Winner: My First Passion. Jockey: Juan Vasquez. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Jose Cantu Winner: Check the Account. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Roger Knight, Jr. & Dave Ward Winner: Wings of La Jolla. Jockey: Steve Fuller. Trainer: Beverly McNeely. Owner: Perry & Sharon Pike Winner: First Kool Baby. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Ramiro Lopez & Bob Gaston. Firecracker Derby, 3-year-olds, 400 yards, 2010 purse $132, Winner Bertha Venation Bertha Venation yards: : Winner: Bertha Venation (stakes record). Jockey: Julian Cantu. Trainer: Erika Huitron. Owner: Jose Luis Salazar Winner: Lassie O Toole. Jockey: Jose Vega. Trainer: Dave Correl. Owner: Lukin Gilliland Winner: Zazoom. Jockey: Jarrod Deschamp. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: M. C. Morris Winner: Goinbye. Jockey: Jerry Yoakum. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Narciso Flores Winner: St. Pats First. Jockey: Russel Hadley. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Bob & Jerry Gaston Winner: Make a Secret. Jockey: Juan Vasquez. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Southwest Racing Partners, LLC Winner: Jack Zee Quick. Jockey: Steve Fuller. Trainer Beverly McNeely. Owner: Dallas Blakely & R. P. Stuart Winner: Dash for Yonder. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: SKT Farms, Inc. 32

33 MAJOR QUARTER HORSE STAKES WINNERS IN THE BOYD GAMING ERA AT DELTA DOWNS ( ) Bank of America East Championship Challenge (Grade III), 3-year-olds and up, 440 yards, 2010 purse $78, Winner McM Dashmaster (purple cap) Jet Black Patriot yards: : Winner: McM Dashmaster. Jockey: Saul Ramirez, Jr. Trainer: Bobby Martinez. Owner: Ponderosa Ranch of PC, Inc. and McM Farms Winner: Gametime. Jockey: Ray Mayo. Trainer: Louis Lee. Owner: Gregory Beauchamp Winner: Jet Black Patriot (stakes record). Jockey: Jose Vega. Trainer: Eric Curtis. Owner: Janelle and Richard Simon Winner: Senor Seabolt. Jockey: Alfonso Lujan. Trainer: Danny Joe Eldridge. Owner: Stacey Moak Winner: Dynomax. Jockey: Russel Hadley. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Bobby Barnett & Carol Birdwell Winner: McM Easy Dasher. Jockey: Nickey Laws. Trainer: Chad Hassenpflug. Owner: M. C. Morris Winner: Prevailing Style. Jockey: Alvin Brossette. Trainer: Kenneth Roberts, Sr. Owner: Bill & Julie Pilgrim Winner: Vals Fortune. Jockey: Gilbert Ortiz. Trainer: Heath Taylor. Owner: Teddy Abrams, Jr Winner: Jess Me Yawl. Jockey: Steve Fuller. Trainer: Ronald Gilmer. Owner: Donald Aymond, David Bates, Jr. & Steve Williams. DON MCBETH MEMORIAL JOCKEY DASH For the second consecutive year Delta Downs helped raise money for the Don McBeth Memorial Jockey Fund during the 2010 American Quarter Horse Season. The event was held on Friday July 9th and it featured a 40-yard foot race for members of the local jockey colony. Young pilot Josh Dearman proved much faster than his competition as he cruised to his second straight victory. Dearman broke out of the gate faster than some of his four-legged mounts and never looked back, winning the race easily and in the process giving him bragging rights for another year. Delta Downs Quarter Horse jockeys were sponsored by local horsemen in the Don McBeth race and in the process raised $1,150 to assist injured and disabled jockeys. Delta Downs pitched in another $1,750 to bring this year's total donation up to $2,900. That total marked a $200 increase over 2009 when a total of $2,700 was donated. Jockey Josh Dearman 33

34 2011 QUARTER HORSE SEASON HIGHLIGHTS LOUISIANA LASSIE AND LADDIE FUTURITY NIGHT Saturday, May 14, 2011 The first major stakes events at Delta Downs each year during the Quarter Horse Season are the Louisiana Lassie and Laddie Futurities. Both races are for horses bred in the Bayou State with the Lassie featuring 2-year-old fillies, and the Laddie for colts and geldings of the same age. In 2010 it was six-time Delta Downs leading trainer Heath Taylor who saddled his first Lassie Futurity winner, Jess Big Time. Taylor had previously won three Laddie Futurities winners in 2003, 2006 and The 2010 edition of the race carried a total purse of $204,900. Last year's $206,600 Laddie winner was the gray Eyesa Flash, who was ridden to victory by veteran jockey Donald 'D' Watson, who accepted the mount from trainer Kevin Broussard. Jess Big time, winning the 2010 La. Lassie Futurity. Eyesa Flash, winning the 2010 La. Laddie Futurity. DELTA DOWNS LOUISIANA-BRED DERBY Saturday, May 28, 2011 The Delta Downs Derby has proven to be one of the most exciting sophomore events each year with trainer Heath Taylor enjoying the most success in the event since the Boyd Gaming Era began. Taylor has saddled the winner of the Derby four times, with three of the tallies coming while Gilbert Ortiz was in the saddle and once with rider Jarrod Deschamp. Last year's $147,800 Delta Downs Derby was taken by William Little's trainee Mr Game, who was ridden to victory by Deschamp as well. Mr Game traveled the 400 yards of the race in a time of 1:19.494, which established a new track record that lasted for just 15 days before Zupers Quick Dash broke that mark in the Vals Fortune Stakes. Mr Game, winning the 2010 Delta Downs Derby. 34

35 2011 QUARTER HORSE SEASON HIGHLIGHTS FIRECRACKER FUTURITY AND DERBY NIGHT Saturday, July 2, 2011 The richest open-bred stakes races each year at Delta Downs are the Grade II Firecracker Futurity for 2-year-olds and the Grade II Firecracker Derby for sophomore runners. Last year's Firecracker Futurity was worth $201,450 and it was won by Frank Cavazos trainee Bigtime Cat. The precocious runner was ridden to victory in the final by Quarter Horse Racing's all time leading jockey in terms of mount earnings, G. R. Carter, Jr. Bigtime Cat qualified for the race with rider Juan Vazquez up. Last year's Firecracker Derby was taken by the filly, Bertha Venation, who set a new stakes record of : for 400 yards with jockey Julian Cantu in the saddle for trainer Erika Huitron. Bigtime Cat, winning the 2010 Firecracker Futurity. Bertha Venation, winning the 2010 Firecracker Derby. LOUISIANA SHOWCASE CARD Sunday, July 3, 2011 Louisiana Showcase Card traditionally closes out the Quarter Horse season each year and it also serves as the richest race night of the meeting. The evening of equine competition features seven stakes events for Louisiana-bred horses headed by the featured Grade I $150,000-added Lee Berwick Futurity. Last year's Lee Berwick Futurity was worth total purse money of $375,000 and it was won by a Bobby Martinez trainee, McM Dashmaster, who was piloted to victory by jockey Saul Ramirez, Jr. McM Dashmaster, winning the 2010 Lee Berwick Futurity. 35

36 2011 AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE STAKES NOMINATIONS 36 Nomination Secretary: Darcy Louviere, , ext. 1198, $40,000-added Alabama Futurity (Ala.-bred, Grade III) 2-year-old Alabama-bred foals of lbs, 330 yards To be run on Saturday, May 7, 2011 Nominations close Saturday, January 1, 2011 $30,000-added Louisiana-bred Graduation 3 & 4-year-old Accredited Louisiana-bred Quarter Horse foals of 2007 & 2008 which are maidens as of January 1, year-olds 124 lbs, 4-year-olds 126 lbs, 350 yards To be run on Saturday, May 7, 2011 Nominations close Friday, January 7, 2011 $75,000-added Louisiana Lassie Futurity (restricted Grade II) 2-year-old Louisiana-bred fillies, foals of lbs, 330 yards To be run on Saturday, May 14, 2011 Nominations close on Friday, October 1, 2010 $75,000-added Louisiana Laddie Futurity (restricted Grade II) 2-year-old Louisiana-bred colts & geldings, foals of lbs, 330 yards To be run on Saturday, May 14, 2011 Nominations close on Friday, October 1, 2010 $100,000-added Delta Downs Louisiana-bred Derby (restricted Grade II) 3-year-old Accredited Louisiana-breds, foals of lbs, 400 yards To be run on Saturday, May 28, 2011 Nominations close on Monday, November 1, 2010 $20,000-added Open Graduation Stakes 3 & 4-year-olds foals of 2007 & 2008 which are maidens as of March 1, lbs, 350 yards To be run on Saturday, July 2, 2011 Nominations close on Monday, March 7, 2011 $100,000-added Firecracker Futurity (Grade II) 2-year-olds, foals of lbs, 350 yards To be run on Saturday, July 2, 2011 Nominations close on Monday, November 1, 2010 $75,000-added Firecracker Derby 3-year-olds, foals of lbs, 400 yards To be run on Saturday, July 2, 2011 Nominations close on Monday, November 1, 2010 $150,000-added Lee Berwick Memorial Futurity (restricted Grade I) 2-year-olds, foals of lbs, 350 yards To be run on Sunday, July 3, 2011 Nominations close on Monday, November 15, 2010

37 Quarter Horse racing has been a special activity for families across the country for many years in America. Bringing the children out the racetrack to watch 1,000-pound athletes storm down the stretch has made for plenty of thrilling memories, especially in the state of Louisiana, which has one of the richest racing traditions of any area in the world. Delta Downs recognizes the role children play in the development of racing fans each year by hosting an event called 'Kids' Night At The Races'. The evening of heart pounding sports is mixed in with plenty of food, fun, and racing education as the little ones get up close and personal to both the horses and the jockeys who ride them. In 2010 Kid's Night took place on Friday, June 25th and was bigger and better than ever, as hoards of children converged on the track apron. During the program, winning riders passed out jockey goggles and shook hands with fans of all ages. The jockey colony even gathered together for a group picture with those in attendance, which provided a momento that will last a lifetime. In addition to contact with the jockeys, kids also filled their bellies with free goodies like ice cream, popcorn, cookies and candy. They also danced and played on the apron as moms and dads watched their children enjoy life at the racetrack. 37

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