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The Delta Downs grounds features horse pastures which are visible from the entrance. The track opened in September , under the direction of Lee Berwick. This article is about the racetrack in Louisiana. On January 11, , jockey Sylvester Carmouche rode a 5-year-old named Landing Officer through a thick fog to a twenty-four length win. The facility is owned by Boyd Gaming. Views Read Edit View history. California Fremont Main Street Station. The winter Thoroughbred meeting has produced several stakes-quality horses in recent years. For the cattle station in Queensland, see Delta Downs Station. Diamond Jo Diamond Jo Worth. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Quarter Horse Red River Rebel, owned by Malcom Chiasson, holds the track record as of ; he is also the leading money-winning quarter horse in Louisiana. Delta Downs Location Vinton, Louisiana. Berwick was primarily looking for a recognized facility to run Quarter Horses , having earlier held races on his farm in St. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Draft and miniature horses and thoroughbreds are on display. There is a yard 0. Landing Officer had gone off at odds. Contribute Help Community portal Recent changes Upload file. The track is a 6- furlong 1. The track usually holds races from November to mid-July, with the Thoroughbred meet beginning in November and the Quarter Horse meet commencing in April. The track surface is a mixture of sand from the Sabine River and clay, with a limestone base. Fueled by revenue from the slots casino, the quality of racing at Delta Downs has improved. Official website.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Joseph, Louisiana. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Delta Downs Racetrack, Casino and Hotel is an American thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack in Calcasieu Parish , near Vinton, Louisiana in the southwest portion of the state. The track has stabling for 1, horses. Languages Add links. The casino, hotel and track were badly damaged by Hurricane Rita in ; the casino and hotel were partially opened two months later. Namespaces Article Talk. The casino has more than 1, slot machines; the racino has only slots, due to restrictions in state law. The hotel has rooms, and 50 suites. Belterra Blue Chip. Delta Downs in Vinton would hold both Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred race meetings, some years in a mixed format. Hidden categories: Coordinates on Wikidata Official website not in Wikidata. The track was closed for about six months after the hurricane. Echelon Place. Boyd Gaming.