Halstrom New VP of Operations at Louisiana Downs

Eric Halstrom | Coady

Eric Halstrom has been named the new Vice President of Operations for Harrahs Louisiana Downs, pending all regulatory approvals, officials at the track announced Tuesday.

A graduate of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program, Halstrom has a long history in track management, having served as vice president of Canterbury Park (1997-2008) and as the vice president and general manager of racing operations at the Fair Grounds for five years. Most recently, Halstrom has worked as the assistant director of racing at Prairie Meadows in Iowa.

“I am looking forward to returning to Louisiana and this tremendous opportunity at Harrah's Louisiana Downs,” said Halstrom. “There is a great team in place and very loyal horsemen as well as enthusiastic racing fans. I know the excitement is building for the GIII $300,0000 Super Derby, which is coming up on Sept. 2.”

Halstrom, a native of Minneapolis, will relocate to Bossier City and will work closely with David Heitzmann, who was recently promoted to the position of director of racing at Louisiana Downs.

 

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