Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., on Monday announced purses would be increased starting Saturday and the Louisiana Cup Day program of stakes would be held in September. Louisiana Downs is increasing overnight purses $1,500 race. The Louisiana Cup, which was called off this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, will now be held Sept. 19. It will be comprised of the traditional six divisional stakes for Louisiana-breds. Each race will be worth $40,000. :: Click to learn about our DRF's Free Past Performance program. The Louisiana Cup was brought back with the help of the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association and the Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association. The LTBA board voted to direct $100,000 towards the event, according to a press release from Louisiana Downs. “We are grateful to LTBA for allocating the funds so we can run Louisiana Cup Day once again this year,” David Heitzmann, director of racing for Louisiana Downs, said in a press release. “This is a very important day for our breeders, horsemen, and of course, the fans at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs.” The meet runs through Sept. 23.