Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeder Association

News October 31, 2025

HorseManDon Posts Interview With Jockey Donell Blake

HorseManDon caught up a with the jockey Donell Blake, who that been dubbed ''Captain Hook'' and ''Mr. 870'', at Delta Downs this week.

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VINTON, LA—MARCH 29, 2017—Delta Downs Track Announcer Don Stevens posts ''HorseMan Don'' YouTube videos weekly from the southern Louisiana racetrack. This episode he interviews Quarter Horse jockey Donell Blake.

In preparation of the 2017 live Quarter Horse season, set to kick off Friday, April 21st, HorseManDon caught up a with the jockey that has been dubbed ''Captain Hook'' and ''Mr. 870'' for his prowess for the 870-yard races.

The videos feature discussions about the Blake's race riding career, as well as his outlook for the upcoming Delta Downs season the will run through Saturday, July 8th.

To watch the Donell Blake interview CLICK HERE.

StallioneSearch will continue to post ''HorseMan Don'' videos through the Quarter Horse racing season at Delta Downs. They can be found on the HorseManDon YouTube channel or in the Delta Downs Report in the video section on StallioneSearch.

LQHBA is the official authorized representative of the American Quarter Horse racing and breeding industry in Louisiana, the unified voice of quarter Horse breedings in the State of Louisiana for purposes of communicatting the advantages and rewards of breeding Quarter Horses in the State and for the purposes of a conducting and coordinating activities with breeding and racing agencies.