Delta Downs Princess restored to $500K

The purse for the Grade 3 Delta Downs Princess for 2-year-old fillies has been boosted to $500,000, the Vinton, La., track announced Monday. The mile race had been worth $400,000 the past several years, while some earlier runnings had a purse of $500,000.

The Delta Downs Princess will share a card with the Grade 3, $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot on Nov. 18. The races carry eligibility points to the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.

The two headline races are part of a 32-race, $4.2 million stakes schedule for the 84-date meet that runs from Oct. 18-March 10.