Evangeline Mile set for June 23

Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, La., has announced its marquee race, the $100,000 Evangeline Mile, will be run on June 23. It is one of 20 stakes to be held during the 84-date meet, which opens April 4. The season will run through Aug. 25.

Evangeline’s stakes program is worth $1.3 million. Other highlights include the Louisiana Legends Night card May 26. It will feature eight divisional statebred stakes worth a total of $600,000. Stall applications are due Feb. 16.