VINTON— Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel welcomes guests to take a walk on the wild side with Racing Stripes & Speed Humps on Saturday, June 3. Enjoy a day at the track with a unique race card showcasing exotic zebra and camel races, as well as the most exciting Quarter Horse racing around.
Racing will kick off early with a special post time of 5 p.m. Watch as zebras and camels race to the finish line after Race 2 and again after Race 4.
“We are excited to host Racing Stripes & Speed Humps at the USA TODAY recognized Delta Downs Racetrack,” said Steve Kuypers, Vice President and General Manager of Delta Downs. “This year will be bigger and better than ever with a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with our exotic contestants, local food trucks, and more.”
In addition to the family-friendly races, Delta Downs will host a camel and zebra meet and greet trackside on Friday, June 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Be sure to follow @deltadowns on Instagram and Twitter to find out a confirmed location.
For more information on upcoming events, please visit www.deltadowns.com.
About Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation, is the premier racing and gaming entertainment venue in Vinton, LA. Named “America’s Best Horse Racing Track” by readers of USA TODAY 10Best, Delta Downs features a six-furlong oval track, 15,000 square feet of casino space and more than 1,500 of the most popular slot machines. Amenities include two restaurants, chart-topping entertainment at the Delta Event Center and the FanDuel Sportsbook. For more information, visit www.deltadowns.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states, and manager of a tribal casino in northern California. The Company is also a strategic partner and 5% equity owner of FanDuel Group, the nation's leading sports-betting operator.