Today's Headlines June 24, 2019

Rip Tide Pulls Clear In The Par-A-Dice Stakes At Delta Downs

VINTON, LA—JUNE 22, 2019—Delta Downs hosted the $20,450 Par-A-Dice Stakes on Saturday night to close out its 10th week of American Quarter Horse racing and it was Rip Tide Partnership’s 6-year-old horse Rip Tide who came through victorious under leading jockey Everardo Rodriguez.

Rip Tide broke well from post position eight in a field of nine but did not garner the lead until midway through the 330-yard

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CATCHING UP WITH CHRIS WARREN

Many people in our industry have demanding jobs, but it’s about time we give a shout out to Chris Warren who oversees racing for both Delta Downs in Vinton and Evangeline Downs in Opelousas. That means he is in charge of four live racing seasons as both racetracks run dedicated meets for Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses.

From Texas to New Mexico

Warren was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, but his family moved to Ruidoso, New Mexico when he was 13 years-old. As a teen, his dad, Bill, helped him create a tipsheet, which he sold at various locations in Ruidoso. As much as he enjoye

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