Louisiana Downs unveils its 2007 stakes races schedule with the Super Derby day worth $1.3 million, and a new Super Derby prelude day, Louisiana Downs champions day, and the richest prep race in the nation for the new Breeders??? Cup Juvenile Turf. This year’s race season is worth more than $3.4 million in purses.

Arkansas Derby winner, Lawyer Ron, is ready for his comeback as he headlines the field for Saturday’s $500,000 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. After finishing 12th in the Kentucky Derby in May, Lawyer Ron was sidelined for more than three months after undergoing surgery to remove a small chip in his right hind ankle.

California-based online horse race betting and content provider Youbet.com and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Racetrack Casino are joining forces to help build the online segment of the track’s pari-mutuel wagering business.
The multi-year marketing partnership breaks new ground for both companies, making Youbet.com the official account wagering provider for Louisiana Downs, a designation that the Harrah’s facility [...]