The long-awaited arrival of the 37th edition of the Breeders Crown, presented by Libfeld-Katz is here. Harrah’s Hoosier Park has endured a unique preparation process due to COVID-19 restrictions. As a result, both Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 will be a ticketed only event to view the races live at the track. The […]
Archives for October 2020
Fright Night at the Races features equine costumes
One of the most anticipated nights each year at Harrah’s Hoosier Park is Fright Night at the Races, featuring the equine costume contest. Horsemen and horsewomen go all out to deck out their horses with unique themes featuring younger racing fans. This year’s overall winner was Grace Leonard as “Honeybees Field of Flowers” featuring the […]
Eleven Indiana sired horses advance to Breeders Crown Championships
The $6 million Breeders Crown Championships kick off with a two-day event at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Friday, Oct. 30 featuring four finals on the 15-race card. The first race goes to post at 6 p.m. and the event is a ticketed only venue. Advanced tickets were sold to owners, sponsors, and Indiana horsemen to maintain […]
Smith, Schuster inducted into IHRA Hall of Fame
Mike Smith, former executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), and Jonathan Schuster, former vice president and general manager of racing at Indiana Grand, were inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association (IHRA) Hall of Fame Monday, Oct. 26 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. A reduced crowd due to COVID-19 regulations was in attendance […]
Bridge to Jesse’s is Indiana’s newest millionaire
It was only a matter of time. The ever-tough older trotter Bridge to Jesse’s came into 2020 with $940,000 in earnings. He will exit the year as Indiana’s newest millionaire. The Jailhouse Jesse gelding was a winner in the $15,000 Open 2 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Saturday, Oct. 24, pushing him over the milestone. Owned […]
Second day of Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale holds steady
Although there were no six figure sellers in the second day of the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale Saturday, Oct. 24, the sale prices still held steady. According to the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale website, a total of 360 yearlings were sold over two days with an average of $19,202 an increase of 6.5 percent over […]
Seven of nine Indiana sired horses qualify for Breeders Crown Championships
The first round of Breeders Crown eliminations was held Friday, Oct. 23 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Of the 12 eliminations for two and three-year-olds on both gaits, nine entrants were Indiana sired. At the end of the night, seven will advance to the $6 million Breeders Crown Championships set for Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday. […]
Record Sales Price tops first day of Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale
Buyers were out in full force during the first day of the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Friday, Oct. 23, and records were set. Four yearlings fetched prices of $100,000 or more through Hip No. 190, including a new record for an Indiana sired yearling in history with pacing colt JK’s […]
Trio of Indiana sired horses win in Circle City
On the eve of Breeders Crown eliminations at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, several Indiana sired horses were holding their own in the Circle City. A total of seven divisions were held for three-year-olds on both the trot and the pace with three of the races won by Indiana sired horses. In the second division of three-year-old […]
Chapel Ridge offering 25 yearlings at Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale
On the eve of the Hoosier Classic Preview at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Chapel Ridge is getting a large consignment ready for the sale, which is set for Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. The farm will offer 25 yearlings in their aisleway, scattered throughout the sale on both days. One of the top […]