Horse Racing at Harrah's Lousiana Downs

Louisiana Downs offers many great opportunities for horsemen and racing customers. A dirt surface and turf course that are second-to-none, excellent wagering value and 130 days of live racing every year.

Harrah's Louisiana Downs is home of the Super Derby, one of the premiere races for 3-year-olds in North America. With thoroughbred racing every May through September and Quarter Horse racing from January through March, there is no shortage of live horse racing action.

Racing action from around the world can be seen daily at Harrah's Louisiana Downs.

Louisiana Downs has long been known as a great place to race your stable throughout the summer. With a wide variety of conditions offered, horsemen are sure to find the race for each horse in their stable.

Harrah’s Louisiana Downs presents Super Derby 40 on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The day will feature seven stakes, highlighted by the Grade 3, $300,000 Super Derby.

Join us Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, for the annual Wiener Dog Races at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs. The fun starts at 11:00am with the Kid's Zone and Food Trucks. The first race begins 12pm with the Championship Race happening at approximately 2pm. Spectators will enjoy the thrill of live racing action as 32 dashing dachshunds compete in a quest for the finish line. Races begin at 12PM. Watch and wager on the wieners for a chance to win a t-shirt and to support K9 Karma, a local organization committed to providing trained service dogs to veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.