Nicole Agosti, longtime groom and trainer with the Wilfong Stable in Indiana and Illinois, is highlighted in a feature story of the February issue of “Hoof Beats.” The New York native talks about her move to the Midwest and her love of horses and harness racing. Agosti comes from a family involved in racing. Her […]
Archives for January 2022
Stall applications due soon at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
As Harrah’s Hoosier Park prepares for the 29th season of Standardbred racing, one important aspect is filling the barn area. Stall applications are available and are due back to Harrah’s Hoosier Park Director of Racing Scott Peine by Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. The 2022 Standardbred season gets underway Friday, March 25 and extends through […]
Tony Renz named executive director of ISA
Tony Renz, who has been involved in racing and gaming in the state of Indiana for the past 16 years, has been named the first executive director of the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA). Renz was introduced to the crowd in attendance at the annual Indiana Standardbred banquet Saturday, Jan. 22. The ISA Board voted in […]
Francis Underwood scores in Chicago Open
Francis Underwood, the Indiana sired pacer trained by Perry Smith, earned the win in the evening’s featured event at Hawthorne Racecourse Friday, Jan. 28. With Michael Oosting in the bike, the gelding scored the win in 1:54.3 in the $13,700 Open Pace. Starting from post three, it appeared Francis Underwood and Oosting had early intentions […]
Jayland Trotting Association to hold sale
The Jayland Trotting Association, based at the Jay County Fairgrounds in Portland, Ind., will once again hold an equipment auction Saturday, Feb. 5. The event will begin at 10 a.m. The event will include harness racing equipment and other items association with racing. The event, slated for Bubp Hall, located behind the grandstand, will be […]
Big Bad Swan floats to wire at Yonkers
Big Bad Swan and Joe Bongiorno scored a win in conditioned trotting action Wednesday, Jan. 26. The duo covered the $13,000 event in a time of 1:57.0. Starting from post six, Big Bad Swan left the gate quickly to get to the lead as Hobbs and Scott Zeron joined them on the inside along with […]
Bumblebzbuzz creating buzz at Pompano
Bumblebzbuzz, the Indiana sired son of Pinetucky, scored a win in conditioned trotting action Tuesday, Jan. 25 at Isle of Capri Pompano Park. Trained and driven by Andy Shetler, Bumblebzbuzz scored the win in 1:57.0. As the gate folded, five horses left for the lead with Bumblebzbuzz and Shetler holding their own from post one. […]
FG’s Mondu Packrat leads trio of Indiana sired horses to win
A trio of Indiana sired horses kicked off the first trifecta of the day Monday, Jan. 24 at Miami Valley Raceway with the most creative name of the three getting the win. FG’s Mondu Packrat was the dominant force at the end, picking up the win with driver Trace Tetrick in the bike. Starting from […]
Equine stars of 2021 honored at annual banquet
The top equine athletes of 2021 were honored during the annual Indiana Standardbred Awards Banquet Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in Noblesville, Ind. Earning top honors was Hot Mess Express, Pacer of the Year, and Swingforthefences, Trotter of the Year. Hot Mess Express was outstanding from start to finish in 2021. […]
2021 Champions honored at Indiana banquet
The annual Indiana Standardbred Awards Banquet was held Saturday, Jan. 22 featuring the champions of 2021, both equine and human. The event was emceed by Kevin Mack for the first time at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Noblesville, Ind. After missing a year of honoring the state’s top performers for 2020 due to COVID-19 […]