Once again, the creativity of Indiana’s horsemen and horsewomen were out in full force Saturday, Oct. 30 to usher in Halloween Weekend with Fright Night at the Track. A total of eight contestants were included in the contest. Costumes ranged from Alice in Wonderland, Barnyard animals, a farmer and her cow, Game of Thrones inspired […]
Archives for October 2021
Prairie Westerngal surprises in Mares Open Pace
Prairie Westerngal and Braxten Boyd surprised a field of seven Saturday, Oct. 30 to score the win in the $17,500 Fillies and Mares Open Pace 2. The duo covered the one mile race in 1:52.3. Starting from post three, Prairie Westerngal was able to get out of the gate quickly and lead the way to […]
ISA Adding Executive Director
The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) is seeking an individual for a brand new position. Applications are now being accepted for Executive Director of the state’s recognized Standardbred horsemen’s organization. Job Description as follows: • Perform duties as designated by the ISA board of directors. • Help the ISA with its stated “ISA Purpose”. • Initiate […]
Look at J scores third straight
Look at J and Jordan Ross scored their third straight win Thursday, Oct. 28 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The duo lowered their career best to 1:53.4 in the process. Ross took advantage of his inside post with Look at J and used early speed to secure the spot right behind early leader JK’s On the […]
All the Truth one of two wins for Macomber barn
All the Truth and Kiss the Captain represented the Macomber barn well Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Kiss the Captain and driver Ricky Macomber Jr. earned a near gate to wire victory in conditioned pace action to kick off the night. The sophomore filly posted a time of 1:52.2 in the event. Starting […]
Indiana sired yearlings sell at Buckeye Classic
A few Indiana sired yearlings were included in the recent Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale. The event, held at Springfield, Ohio’s Champions Center Expo, included Swan We Go from the first crop of Swan in a Million. Swan We Go, a son of Come On We Go, who has a mark of 1:57.1, sold as Hip […]
Ernie Gaskin inducted into IHRA Hall of Fame
Ernest “Ernie” Gaskin, longtime advocate for Indiana Standardbred racing, was one of two people inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association Hall of Fame Sunday, Oct. 25 at Indiana Grand. The annual banquet rotates between Indiana Grand and Harrah’s Hoosier Park each season and was held for the seventh time since the Hall of Fame […]
Three headed to Breeders Crown finals
Five Indiana sired horses traveled to The Meadowlands this past weekend to vie for a spot in the finals. Three will advance, placing Shirley Goodness, Rockin Nola and Gentle Giant in the prestigious event next weekend at The Big M. Gentle Giant was the first to qualify, finishing third in his elimination Friday, Oct. 22 […]
Two more surpass $100,000 during second session
The second session of the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale was held Saturday, Oct. 23 with two more bringing prices over the $100,000 mark. In all, four yearlings surpassed the $100,000 mark in the sales ring and according to the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale Website, the sale was up nearly 12 percent over figures in 2020. […]
Bourbon Courage sets new sale record
Sale goers knew Bourbon Courage would garner a lot of attention and a big price through the sale ring. However, the striking dark brown colt surprised everyone by garnering the highest price for a yearling at an Indiana sale in history. The You Know You Do colt brought $255,000 through the ring and was knocked […]