The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) is now accepting nominations for the next election for the board of directors. A total of five At-Large positions are up for grabs effective with the 2021 racing season. Individuals interested in pursuing a position on the ISA Board should be willing to dedicate significant time to the board. All […]
Patrick Pierson passes away
Patrick Allen Pierson passed away peacefully June 20, 2020 in his home at the age of 69. He was born February 1, 1951in Marion, Ind. to Forrest & Roma (Calender) Pierson. Pat grew up on a farm and was an animal lover which led him to his career as a harness racing trainer-driver. He was an accomplished […]
IHRC Licensed Owner Memo from Rick Moore
The following is a memo from Rick Moore, vice president and general manager of racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, regarding guidelines for all Indiana Horse Racing Commission licensed owners attending the races beginning Tuesday, June 16: By now I am sure you have heard the good news from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission that […]
Ten qualifiers set for Harrah’s Hoosier Park
A total of 10 qualifiers have been assembled at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Tuesday, May 19. The program marks the first round of action since the shutdown took place in mid-March for Standardbred racing due to Covid-19. Qualifiers will begin at 12 p.m. and horsemen and horsewomen are urged to arrive earlier than usual to pass […]
Golden Paradise dominant in Ohio qualifier
Golden Paradise, the 2019 Indiana Sires Stakes Pacing Mare Champion, turned in a dominant performance at Scioto Downs Saturday, May 16. She was part of the 16-qualifier program set for the day as Ohio prepares to resume racing next weekend. Trained by Tyler George, Golden Paradise shot straight for the lead from the start for […]
Gaskin featured in “Hoof Beats” article
Emily Gaskin, longtime race marketing manager and on-air racing analyst, was one of four Standardbred handicappers featured in the May issue of “Hoof Beats.” Gaskin was part of a roundtable interview format for the story “Beating the Odds,” which delved into the handicapping process related to each of their jobs. Dave Brower, oddsmaker and TV […]
Yoder Stables qualify 12 at Gil Crest Training Center
Between Trainers Verlin, James, and Jesse Yoder, a total of 12 horses qualified at Gil Crest Training Center Saturday, May 2. Many of them were Indiana sired three-year-olds and older, including the first race winner Explosive Swan. Driven by LeWayne Miller, Explosive Swan began from post two as Rompaway Beau and Krista Harmon set early […]
You Know You Do’s first crop has arrived
With the arrival of May also puts the foaling season for 2020 in the homestretch. Several stallions have joined the ranks in the Hoosier State, including You Know You Do, one of the newest stallions to join the fleet at Victory Hill Farm in LaGrange, Ind. A son of Muscle Hill, You Know You Do […]
Statement on Indiana racing from IHRC
The following is a statement released Tuesday, April 28 regarding the current status for racing in the state of Indiana from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC): IHRC statement: Recently, our office has been contacted regarding rumors related to the opening of the racetracks and barn areas. At this time, Indiana’s stay at home order […]
New sister for Hannelore Hanover
Hannelore Hanover, former Horse of the Year and new inductee into the Indiana Standardbred Hall of Fame, has a new little sister. The Swan for All filly was born Tuesday, April 21 and will look to continue the winning ways of her family in 2022. Hannelore Hanover completed her stellar career last year at seven. […]
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