The purse for the Grade 3 Delta Downs Princess for 2-year-old fillies has been boosted to $500,000, the Vinton, La., track announced on Monday. The mile race had been worth $400,000. The Delta Downs Princess will share a card with the Grade 3, $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot on Nov. 18. The races carry eligibility points for the respective Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.
The races are part of a $4.2 million stakes schedule announced Monday. The Delta meet opens Oct. 18 and runs for 84 dates, through March 10.
The Louisiana Premier Night program of Louisiana-bred stakes is set for Feb. 10.