There were several things that were unpredictable about opening night Friday, March 24 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, namely the weather. However, one thing was predictable and that was the return of 11-time leading driver Trace Tetrick, who scored a win in the very first race of the season. Tetrick guided Gamblin Mo to victory for […]
Archives for March 2023
Ollie’s Ztam resurfaces with win at Dover
Ollie’s Z Tam, the former member of the Jamie Macomber Stable and always a fan favorite during barn tours, has reemerged as a winner at Dover Downs. The now seven-year-old Indiana sired gelding prevailed in the $18,000 Winners Over Select Handicap Thursday, March 23 over a fast track. Starting from post three, Ollie’s Ztam used […]
Some Big Dream some kind of fast in dress rehearsal
Each year, Harrah’s Hoosier Park holds a “dress rehearsal” set of qualifiers at night in preparation for the season opener. The session allows all departments involved in the racing program the opportunity to test out equipment and ensure everything is ready to go. The 2023 special evening qualifiers were held Wednesday, March 22 with the […]
30th season opener set at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
A total of 14 races are set for the 30th season opener Friday, March 24 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The card features all pacing events, including the featured $22,000 Open slated as the eighth race on the card. Headlining the first Open Pace of 2023 is local favorite Little Rocket Man, who is being conditioned […]
ISA awarded $5,000 from USTA’s Broadcast Committee
The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) has received $5,000 toward the continuing implementation and operation of live streaming for the 2023 Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC). A total of $105,000 for 14 broadcast funding requests were provided by the U.S. Trotting Association, covering racetracks, horsemen’s associations and internet media entities. The funding was acquired by an […]
New ownership program introduced to Indiana racing
The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) was part of an all-breed meeting last week at Horseshoe Indianapolis regarding a presentation on seeking out new owners. Horseshoe Marketing (not affiliated with Horseshoe Indianapolis) represented by Joe Scurto provided information on different levels of ownership through fractional, club and paired opportunities for potential new investors in the state […]
Ike’s Panther quickest in qualifiers
In a morning that contained snow, freezing cold temperatures and a fierce headwind down the backstretch, it was difficult for the qualifying session at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. However, a few horses rose to the occasion and scored big miles, including Ike’s Panther from the Tyler George barn. Driven by Trace Tetrick, Ike’s Panther went straight […]
Stormont Park still going strong at eleven
Stormont Park proved he is still going strong with a win at The Meadows Friday, March 17. The veteran Indiana trotter scored the win in a close finish in 1:58.2 in the $7,000 conditioned trot over a very sloppy racing surface. Starting from post seven, Stormont Park and Hunter Myers left the gate with some […]
Ruby Roundhouse shines in maiden breaking win
Ruby Roundhouse made her second career start a winning one Thursday, March 16 at Miami Valley Raceway, trotting home to the win in 2:00.0 with Clint Coy in the bike. The Indiana sired filly was unraced at two and is prepping for the upcoming racing season in Indiana, which begins Friday, March 24. Starting from […]
Jumpinthejailhouse locks in win at Buffalo
Jumpinthejailhouse still has it. The 11-year-old Indiana sired gelding locked up a win in the $8.700 conditioned trot Wednesday, May 15 at Buffalo Raceway. Starting from post four, Jumpinthejailhouse unlocked a quick move out of the gate to lead the way to the quarter in :30.1 and half in 1:00.2 before feeling pressure on the […]