Brothers Roger and Rex McGinnis were involved in the Standardbred business long before pari-mutuel racing came to the state. Their farm, Fiddler’s Three, located on South State Street just outside the city limits of Franklin, Ind. still has a sign up along the front fence of the property that has seen numerous foals, racehorses and […]
Weaver, Roche enjoying success with Two O B Wonkenobi
Shara Weaver and Madeline “Micki” Roche of Indiana continue to see results from their first Standardbred racehorse, Two O B Wonkenobi. The owners, who refer to their stable as Two Old Broads, experienced an Ohio Sires Stakes champion in 2018. Now, they are seeing their trotter nicknamed “Tobe” take on the best older trotters with […]
First Turn Stable back in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Now in it’s fourth season, First Turn Stable, the fractional ownership program implemented by Harrah’s Hoosier Park in 2016, has assembled a new group for 2019. According to a story by Rick Teverbaugh in The Herald Bulletin, the new ownership group consists of 49 people as of the end of May. Each member of First […]
Fishyriggins scores again at Converse
The second round of racing at Converse, Ind. took place Wednesday, June 12, giving a few of Indiana’s latest newcomers a chance at repeat performances. One of those winners included two-year-old pacing gelding Fishyriggins of the Zach Miller Stable, which is based at the Converse Fairgrounds. Owned by Miller and Mike Hollenback, Fishyriggins rallied straight […]
Get To Know: Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s Outrider Sis Arnold
By Breanna Boer Harness racing involves many helping hands to ensure the safety of all horses and drivers on the track. One of those helping hands, quite literally, is the outrider. An outrider’s role is an important part that is often overlooked. An outrider is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for all athletes on […]
Lily Sunderhaus scores first win as owner
While Indiana Sires Stakes kicked off it’s 2019 season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Wednesday, May 29, there was another story brewing in the background. Fourteen-year-old Lily Sunderhaus won her first race as an owner with Lionhead in the evening’s final race. Lily and her father, Paul, who is also the trainer, recently purchased Lionhead. The […]
Elite Series nominations up in 2019
A total of 251 nominations were accumulated for the 2019 Elite Series. The number of nominations is up from 206 in 2018. Leading the list of nominations is 54 for the Two-Year-Old Filly Pace. A total of $8, 100 elite nominations will be added to $5,000 from Breed Development and another $2,000 for Breeders Awards. […]
Carson Conrad carrying on family tradition
The Conrad name has long been associated with Indiana harness racing and a new name has just been added to the list. Fourteen-year-old Carson Conrad made his first matinee start at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville, Ohio. The start for the young Conrad makes the fifth generation of Conrads to sit behind a Standardbred. […]
ISA Trainer Registry now available online
The Indiana Standardbred Association has added a new feature for 2019. The ISA Trainer Registry is now available on the organization’s Website at indianaharness.com. The ISA Trainer Registry was created for the first time in 2019 as a tool for new owners. By compiling a list of trainers that stable and race in and around […]
Harrah’s Hoosier Park part of $35,000 Handicapping Challenge
(press release from Harrah’s Hoosier Park) Caesars Entertainment horse racing properties – Indiana Grand, Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Harrah’s Philadelphia, and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs – announced Friday, May 17 the first-ever Caesars Rewards Handicapping Challenge. The Caesars Rewards Handicapping Challenge will offer horseplayers from around the country the unique opportunity to handicap both Thoroughbred and Standardbred […]
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