Harrah's Louisiana Downs May through October schedule allows for a rich blend of horses from those in Arkansas, to the well-bred Louisiana locals and Texas shippers. Through its well-orchestrated stakes calendar, a large fleet of national icons have utilized the Louisiana Downs oval throughout their career. The John Franks Turf Course is one of the best in the nation, consistently maintaining its high-quality throughout the summer, allowing for a large variety of races to be run.