In the 1990s, the track was bought by developer Shawn Scott for $10 million. Delta Downs in Vinton would hold both Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred race meetings, some years in a mixed format.
Berwick was primarily looking for a recognized facility to run Quarter Horses, having earlier held races on his farm in St. The track opened in September 1973, under the direction of Lee Berwick.
Delta Downsģ0☁1′38″N 93☃7′23″W / 30.194°N 93.623°W / 30.194 -93.623ĭelta Downs Racetrack, Casino and Hotel is an American thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack in Calcasieu Parish, near Vinton, Louisiana in the southwest portion of the state. For the cattle station in Queensland, see Delta Downs Station. This article is about the racetrack in Louisiana.
