First Turn Stable, the fractional ownership program offered at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, earned a win in their very first start with their new acquisition Friday, July 30. Trained by Missy Essig, Francis Underwood earned a win for the group fresh off a claim in the previous start July 23. Starting from post four, driver John […]
Archives for July 2021
Predator and Prey successful in three-way photo in ISS action
Indiana Sires Stakes for three-year-old trotting colts and geldings were featured at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Thursday, July 29 with two emerging victorious in the $48,000 divisions. Predator and Prey and Brookview Bolt each scored a win in their respective divisions, which marked the fourth leg of the series. Predator and Prey from the J.D. Finn […]
Shirley Goodness surprises in ISS
Shirley Goodness looked to be back on track Wednesday, July 28, winning the fourth leg of the $93,000 Indiana Sires Stakes for three-year-old trotting fillies. The standout two-year-old from 2020 scored the win in 1:54.1 with Driver James Yoder in the bike. Starting from post two, Shirley Goodness was covered up early as Queen of […]
J-S Hopscotch, Voluptuous Swan win Maple City Trot
J-S Hopscotch and Voluptuous Swan earned titles in the featured Maple City Trot to close out the three-day racing sessions at the Elkhart County Fair Tuesday, July 27. J-S Hopscotch earned the top spot among sophomore trotting colts and geldings while Voluptuous Swan scored the win in the trotting filly division. Voluptuous Swan, driven by […]
Riggins Revenge one of three winners at Goshen for Skinner
Driver Terry Skinner had a successful day Monday, July 26 during the second round of racing at the Elkhart County Fair in Goshen, Ind. Skinner started his day off with a win in the first division of the Indiana Sired Fair Circuit two-year-old colt and gelding pace. Riggins Revenge was ready to roll when the […]
Hot Mess Express remains perfect in Indiana Sires Stakes
Hot Mess Express remained perfect for 2021 with a win in Indiana Sires Stakes action Sunday, July 25 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The Panther Hanover sophomore is now seven for seven in 2021. Starting from post six, Hot Mess Express rolled straight to the lead for driver John DeLong, passing the quarter in :26.3. From […]
Eyespywithmylileven wins Fillies and Mares Open
Eyespywithmylileyen and John DeLong recorded the win in the evening’s featured $22,000 Fillies and Mares Open Pace Saturday, July 24. The duo stopped the timer in 1:51.0. Starting from post six, Eyespywithmylileyen watched as numerous horses went out for the lead, spanning four across the track through the first turn in :26.3. Rose Run Vision […]
Gold Star Sven breaks maiden
In only his second career start, Gold Star Sven rallied to his first career win in two-year-old pacing action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Thursday, July 22. Driven by James Yoder, the freshman stopped the timer in 1:53.4. Starting from post one, Yoder got Gold Star Sven out of the gate with enough speed to sit […]
Volunteers needed for Indiana State Fair display
The Indiana Standardbred display at the Indiana State Fair is back. After missing last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, plans are in place to resume the display in one of the Speed Barns at the State Fairgrounds during the fair, which begins Friday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Aug. 22. The display will be closed each […]
ISFC continues at Shelbyville
The second day of action for the Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) was held Tuesday, July 20 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. A total of nine races were on tap, kicking off with two-year-old trotters followed by three-year-old pacers. The quickest mile of the day was recorded in the final heat as Vel Mr Nice […]