Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., will be able to open its meet Saturday with spectators ontrack after Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an order Thursday night moving the state into Phase 2 of its reopening, according to a press release from the track. The casino at Louisiana Downs reopned in May. 

"We have been in daily communication with the Governor’s office and were hopeful that we would be able to welcome racing fans to Harrah’s Louisiana Downs,” David Heitzmann, director of racing at Louisiana Downs, said in the press release. “Our opening day card drew very well, and we look forward to a very successful kick off to our 2020 Thoroughbred racing season.”

Patrons must enter the track at specific points and will have temperature checks. Face mask are recommended, but not required, according to the press release.