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Boulet appointed Fair Grounds' racing secretary Louisiana native Jason Boulet has been named racing secretary at Fair Grounds, track president Randy Soth announced Wednesday. "We are excited to have Jason Boulet re-join our staff at Fair Grounds," Soth said. "Jason brings to us a unique blend of experience and a great relationship with horsemen both nationwide and in Louisiana." Boulet, 39, has served as racing secretary at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, Louisiana, since 2005, and is no stranger to Fair Grounds or racing in Louisiana, having been a part of the sport since 1990 on the backstretch, in racing offices and as a jockey agent. He worked at Fair Grounds from 2002-05 in a variety of capacities, including a brief stint as racing secretary just prior to Churchill Downs Inc.'s purchase of the track. Boulet also served as assistant director of racing, stakes coordinator and assistant racing secretary. "We are pleased to welcome Jason to the Churchill Downs racing family," said Donald R. Richardson, Churchill Downs Inc.'s senior vice president of racing. "We very much look forward to making racing at the Fair Grounds the best possible during the winter months." Boulet will begin his duties at Fair Grounds in September, following the conclusion of Evangeline's Thoroughbred meet. Soth will serve as racing secretary for next month's inaugural Quarter Horse meet at the track. "Going back to Fair Grounds is like coming home," Boulet said. "The four years I was at Evangeline was a great experience that has helped get me ready for this challenge. I'm really excited about this opportunity. This is like a dream come true."
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