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'We're Encouraged': Louisiana Commission Schedules Meeting With Fair Grounds Race Dates On Agenda
The uncertainty surrounding the 2025-2026 meet began when CDI CEO Bill Carstanjen wrote to the Louisiana State Racing ...
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Ongoing Discussions on Future of Fair Grounds Amid HHR Dispute
There are “active discussions” between representatives of Churchill Downs Inc. and officials in Louisiana to reach some kind of agreement to see the owners of Fair Grounds continue to operate live ...
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Fair Grounds Resolution? CDI Confirms 'Active Discussions' With Governor's Office
Sources report that discussions between the major stakeholders are nearing resolution that will allow racing to proceed in ...
NOLA.com3d
Fair Grounds owner says it's in 'active discussions' to ensure horse racing season this year
The owner of the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans is in talks with state officials to ensure the upcoming horse racing ...
'Unorthodox': Louisiana Legislature Moves To Block Cessation Of Racing At Fair Grounds
Amendment to Senate Bill designates New Orleans track as "historic site," says "demolition, structural alteration, sale or ...
New Orleans City Council creates zoning district aimed to protect Fair Grounds
WDSU INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER CASSIE SCHERM IS AT CITY HALL. CASSIE. COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE TELLING YOU THAT THIS IS A STEP TO PROTECT THE TRACK’S LEGACY. THAT’S RIGHT. SO BASICALLY THIS THIS HAS BEEN IN ...
NOLA.com4d
City, state lawmakers pass measures to keep horseracing at New Orleans Fair Grounds
City and state lawmakers on Thursday passed measures to ensure the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots remains what it has been ...
Churchill Downs exit sends shockwaves through Fair Grounds businesses
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The decision by Churchill Downs to pull out of the Fair Grounds is already rattling nerves in the surrounding community, where small businesses say they depend on the fall racing ...