Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeder Association

News - Racing March 15, 2026

Conair Cartel Leads Second Night of Mardi Gras Futurity (RG2) Trials at Louisiana Downs

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

BOSSIER CITY, LA–MARCH 8, 2026– The second day of trials for the Mardi Gras Futurity (RG2) was held Sunday afternoon at Louisiana Downs, with Louisiana-bred juveniles competing for the remaining qualifying positions to the $431,440 final scheduled for March 28.

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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.