Credit Fraud, the former Indiana Sired Fair Circuit standout for trainer-driver Jay Cross, scored her first win of 2020 at Yonkers Thursday, Jan. 31. The now five-year-old mare by Jailhouse Jesse battled to the wire for the win in 1:58.0. Starting from post two for trainer-driver Eric Abbatiello, Credit Fraud was facing a fellow Indiana […]
Archives for January 2020
Plano wins three at Pompano
Indiana-related veteran trotters fared well at Pompano Park Wednesday, Jan. 29 winning four of the first five races. Out of those wins, three of the trotters hailed from the Rick Plano barn giving him a driving-training triple for the night. Plano started off his evening in the first race with a commanding win from Sooo […]
Track Kitchen receiving renovation at Hoosier Park
Every year Harrah’s Hoosier Park takes on a renovation project to better accommodate the horsemen and horsewomen who participate in racing at the Anderson, Ind. track. This year, the focus has been turned on the Backstretch Café building, which houses both the track kitchen as well as public restrooms and showers. The building is receiving […]
It’s a Boy
Swandre the Giant is now an older brother. His dam, Adagio, had a healthy baby boy Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. The colt was born with a brown tone to his coat and a white star. The new foal, who was born at the Ruddick Stables in Scipio, Ind. at 2:30 in the morning is a […]
Indiana Standardbred banquet a big success
On behalf of the staff and directors of the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA), a special “thank you” is sent out to everyone involved in this year’s banquet, “A Night of Champions.” The banquet, held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, was near capacity as those associated with racing were in attendance for the event. The staff […]
Eash wins two at Miami Valley
While Trainer Don Eash was being recognized for another Indiana Sired Fair Circuit Leading Trainer Award at the annual Indiana Standardbred banquet Saturday, Jan. 25, the stable never missed a beat. Two of Eash’s horses scored wins on the card at Miami Valley with ER Kim and ER Sam bringing home wins. ER Kim started […]
Indiana celebrates champions of 2019
The Indiana Standardbred family came together Saturday, Jan. 25 for the annual banquet to celebrate the successes of the state for 2019. “A Night of Champions” drew a full crowd at the Indiana Roof Ballroom as the top performers of 2019 were honored. The evening, hosted by emcee Kevin Mack, began with dinner followed by […]
2020 ISA Membership Packets coming soon
The 2020 membership packets for the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) will be available soon. The packets, which include all information about 2020 membership, insurance, and other benefits will be included in the mailing which is set to arrive in homes in mid-February. The packets will be mailed to all current ISA Members. Those wishing to […]
J-S Swanman qualifies for new connections
J-S Swanman, the standout trotter on the Indiana Sired Fair Circuit last summer, made his first start for his new connections Thursday, Jan. 23 at The Meadows. The now four-year-old son of Swan for All was sold at the Midwest Mixed Sale at the Michiana Event Center last November for $8,000. J-S Swanman was part […]
Old timer Legal Transfer scores win in Ohio
The Indiana sire Kilowatt was prevalent in the state’s breeding program a decade ago, but rarely does one see a son or daughter on the racing circuit these days. Later on, the Western Hanover stallion stood in Brazil and earned success. Locally, Legal Transfer is still representing the throwback breeding as he picked up a […]