Meet / DED
Meet in progressDelta Downs Thoroughbred Meet 2026-27
Delta Downs · Louisiana
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
Races 1–5 of 35
Meet in progressThoroughbred · Race meet
Delta Downs Thoroughbred Meet 2026–2027 Schedule
Delta Downs Thoroughbred Meet 2026–2027 runs Fri, Oct 9, 2026 – Sat, Feb 20, 2027 in Vinton, Louisiana. Choose a race day, then a race. The meet’s date range includes days without live racing.
- Meet dates · track local
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 – Sat, Feb 20, 2027
- Racecourse
- Delta Downs →
- Next scheduled race
- Oct 14 · 5:40 PM EDT
Race times: America/New York. Race dates and gate-opening times follow America/Chicago.
Upcoming Races
Recently Completed Races
Available finishes from the past 14 days, with the most recent race first. Open a race for its results and any available replay.
Meet / DED
Meet in progressDelta Downs Thoroughbred Meet 2026-27
Delta Downs · Louisiana
R9
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · Track-local date
Maiden Claiming →
5 F · Dirt
Official result
Winner: The Red Wicked One
Scheduled post
R8
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · Track-local date
Magnolia S. →
7 F · Dirt
Official result
Winner: Little Miss Curlin
Scheduled post
R7
Scheduled post
R6
Scheduled post
R5
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · Track-local date
Maiden Special Weight →
7 F · Dirt
Official result
Winner: Mo Sippi
Scheduled post
Races 1–5 of 9
Featured Races
2026-10-09 · Race 8 · Magnolia S. →
Purse: $100,000
2026-10-10 · Race 8 · Gold Cup S. →
Purse: $100,000
2026-10-17 · Race 2 · Sweet Home Alabama Special S. →
Purse: $50,000
Published Race Days
| Race day · track local | Gates · track local | First post · America/New York | Races | Racecard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | To be announced | Oct 9 · 5:40 PM EDT | 9 | |
| 2026-10-10 | To be announced | Oct 10 · 5:40 PM EDT | 9 | |
| 2026-10-14 | To be announced | Oct 14 · 5:40 PM EDT | 8 | |
| 2026-10-15 | To be announced | Oct 15 · 5:40 PM EDT | 8 | |
| 2026-10-16 | To be announced | Oct 16 · 5:40 PM EDT | 9 | |
| 2026-10-17 | To be announced | Oct 17 · 5:40 PM EDT | 10 |
Meet / DED
Meet in progressDelta Downs Thoroughbred Meet 2026-27
Delta Downs · Louisiana
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 – Sat, Feb 20, 2027
No published racing today
Next scheduled race: Oct 14 · 5:40 PM EDT
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Track-local date · Scheduled
R1
Claiming →
1 1/16 M · Dirt
R2
Starter Optional Claiming →
4 F · Dirt
R3
Maiden Special Weight →
5 F · Dirt
R4
Claiming →
7 1/2 F · Dirt
R5
Maiden Special Weight →
7 F · Dirt
Races 1–5 of 53
Delta Downs Thoroughbred Meet 2026–2027: Race Day Guide
One Thoroughbred season across two calendar years
The Delta Downs 2026–2027 Thoroughbred meet spans the autumn and winter at the Vinton, Louisiana track. The two years identify one edition, rather than two separate meets. A January or February race belongs with the season that began in the preceding autumn, so keep both years in mind when looking for the calendar.
Delta Downs also stages Quarter Horse racing in a different season. Choose the Thoroughbred edition’s racecard and conditions when following this page. The same venue name on a search result does not guarantee that it refers to the same breed, meet or year.
Find the right live racecard
The track publishes live racing and simulcast information separately. A simulcast schedule is for watching races from other venues; it is not a list of horses racing at Delta Downs that day. Start with the published live race days above and open the numbered race to check its entries and post time.
A season calendar can be available before individual racecards. If a future day has no races listed here, use the official meet calendar for planning and check back for the dated card. Do not interpret a missing entry list as a cancellation or use last season’s race numbers to fill the gap.
Follow an evening card and find its replay
Delta Downs uses Central Time. Evening races may appear after midnight for viewers in another time zone. The selector changes the displayed time, but the Louisiana race date and race number continue to identify the contest. Keep that pair together when moving between the schedule, result and video.
Open a completed race for the available finish, then look for its replay module. The official Delta Downs racing page also provides routes to racing and replay information. For the season’s calendar and stakes documents, use the official Thoroughbred meet information, selecting the 2026–2027 edition rather than a Quarter Horse document.
Delta Downs Thoroughbred Meet 2026–2027: Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the meet name have two years?
The season begins in 2026 and continues into 2027. Winter races remain part of that same Thoroughbred meet, even after the calendar year changes.
Does a simulcast listing mean live racing at Delta Downs?
No. Simulcasts show racing from other tracks. Check the live meet calendar and Delta Downs racecard before planning to see horses race at the venue.
Which date should I use after midnight in my time zone?
Use the Louisiana racing date shown on the card, together with the race number. That is the reference for the race details and official result.
Is every completed race guaranteed to have a video?
No. Open the race to see whether a corresponding replay is available. A finish may be listed before a video, and official replay access can differ from live coverage.