Evangeline Downs, located in Opelousas, La., initially opened in 1965 as a Quarter Horse racing track. Over the years, Evangeline underwent significant renovations and expansions, eventually evolving into a facility for both Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing.
The track’s marquee Thoroughbred event is the Evangeline Mile, inaugurated in 1987. The Evangeline Mile draws some of the region’s top milers to this competitive race. The Evangeline Downs Futurity is a key race held each fall for 2-year-old Quarter Horses.
Evangeline Downs, located in Opelousas, La., initially opened in 1965 as a Quarter Horse racing track. Over the years, Evangeline underwent significant renovations and expansions, eventually evolving into a facility for both Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing.
The track’s marquee Thoroughbred event is the Evangeline Mile, inaugurated in 1987. The Evangeline Mile draws some of the region’s top milers to this competitive race. The Evangeline Downs Futurity is a key race held each fall for 2-year-old Quarter Horses.
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