The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA), the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), and Harrah’s Hoosier Park has worked diligently through many revisions submitted to the State of Indiana to outline a plan to get horses back on track. Governor Eric Holcomb has approved a start date for racing following Stage 4, which is set for Sunday, […]
Archives for May 2020
Revised schedules approved by IHRC
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) met Thursday, May 28 and made numerous approvals, including the revisions to the 2020 Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC), the 2020 Late Closers and the 2020 Indiana Sires Stakes (ISS) programs. The 2020 ISFC schedule was previously announced as the new Governor’s Cup Series at the Indiana Standardbred banquet […]
Big mile for Emma Town Bud
Many horses are showing they are coming back stronger than ever in 2020 and one of those is Emma Town Bud. The three-year-old son of Big Stick Lindy rallied home to a 14-length win in qualifiers earlier this week at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Trained by Byron Hooley, Emma Town Bud and Michael Oosting got away […]
ISA Healthcare Center to resume schedule in June
The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) Healthcare Center will resume regular operations the week of June 8. Staff in the clinic will be available three days per week to help provide services to members of ISA. Those wishing to receive service will have to follow new safety protocols due to the current Covid-19 issues. All members […]
ISA Dental/Optical benefits deadline June 1
The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) offers many benefits with yearly membership fees. One of the perks of being a member of the organization is access to dental and optical insurance benefits. However, to be eligible for the benefits and to keep them from expiring, all ISA Memberships should be renewed by Monday, June 1, 2020. […]
Horses back in action Tuesday in Indiana
Horses will be back in action for the fifth set of qualifiers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park since the return to the track following Covid-19 restrictions. A total of 10 races are slated for the Noon program and the card will feature new horses now allowed on the grounds from out of state locations. Several familiar […]
Barn area opens up to all horses at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The second phase of getting closer to the return of racing in the state of Indiana began Sunday, May 24 as horses stabled outside of the state were allowed to enter the backstretch at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Several stables have been in limbo since the barn area restrictions were put into place March 16 due […]
Beckhams Z Tam returns with win
Harrah’s Hoosier Park completed its first week of qualifying action following the shutdown due to Covid-19. The final set of qualifiers Saturday, May 23 saw the return of 2017 Breeders Crown winner Beckhams Z Tam, who scored a win in 1:53.2 in the fourth race of the day. The horse previously qualified in the only […]
Racing Administration Building restrictions in place
The following is a message from Rick Moore, vice president and general manager of racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park: Effective immediately no one is allowed to enter any part of the Racing Building for any reason without first proceeding to the Stable Gate to get their temperature taken and upon passing that test being given […]
Fan of Terror dominant in Harrah’s Hoosier Park qualifier
Fan of Terror, the popular standout Invitational pacer from the Peter Redder Stable, came back with authority Wednesday, May 20 in the fourth qualifier of the day at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Guided by John DeLong, the eight-year-old Western Terror gelding drew away from the field in the stretch for the win in 1:52.3. Fan of […]