(some information from Harrah’s Hoosier Park press release) For the past six years, Trace Tetrick has made his way to the winner’s circle as the season’s top driver. However, in 2019, he experienced a first at Harrah’s Hoosier Park when the meet concluded Saturday, Nov. 9. Tetrick was greeted by his infant daughter Chloe, who […]
Hall of Fame Trainer Harold Barnes passes away
Harold E. Barnes, 79, of Shelbyville, Ind., longtime Indiana harness racing icon, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born February 26, 1940 in Maxwell, Ind. to Edward “Eddie” and Luella (Martin) Barnes. Harold, a third-generation horsemen, spent a lifetime in harness racing, participating as an owner, trainer, driver and breeder. He was successful […]
New ISA Directors elected for 2020
Elections for the 2020 Indiana Standardbred Board of Directors was completed Monday, Nov. 11. The election was coordinated as part of the monthly meeting of the current ISA Board held at the ISA Office in Greenfield, Ind. Elected to the 2020 ISA Board includes Emily Dever, northern district, Jeff Cullipher (incumbent) for the Central District, […]
Horsepower documentary premiers in December
(Press release from WTIU in Bloomington, Ind.) Which state is home to some of the most famous racing horses in history and has an equine industry that contributes over $2 billion to the gross domestic product of that state? You may be surprised to learn that it’s not Kentucky, but its neighbor to the north—Indiana. […]
Beabob’s Bear wins I-69 Final
Beabob’s Bear and driver Dale Hiteman rallied home as the winners in the $25,000 I-69 Final to close out the 2019 season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The Indiana sired gelding also earned his 10th win of the year at the Anderson, Ind. track and his third consecutive trip to the winner’s circle. Trained by Sally […]
Charles Morgan retires from training
According to a post on social media by Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Trainer Charlie Morgan checked up his last horse as a trainer during closing night of the 2019 racing season in Indiana. Morgan, a native of Laura, Ohio, sent out his final starter in the second race of the night, the $25,000 Peony Late Closer […]
Cullipher earns third straight training title
Jeff Cullipher will complete the 2019 racing season tomorrow with his third straight training title. The Kentucky native, who now resides in Pendleton, has had a banner year and will earn the title nearly 50 wins ahead of the second-place contender. Horses from Cullipher’s barn this year have accumulated more than $1.7 million at Indiana […]
Jesse Popper wins Ewell Binkley Memorial
Indiana racing has lost some wonderful people this season, and Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s Director of Racing Scott Peine has done a good job to remember them with series named in their honor. One of those iconic figures was Ewell Binkley and the $14,000 final of the Ewell Binkley Memorial was held Thursday, Nov. 7 with […]
Little Rocket Man earns most wins
With just a few more nights of racing for the 2019 racing season, leaders are being determined in their respective categories, including the horse with the most wins of the meet at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. This season, Little Rocket Man tops the list of horses with 11 wins over Grand Swan, who finishes the meet […]
Midwest Mixed Sale offers 140 entries
A total of 140 entries have been accumulated for the third annual Midwest Mixed Sale set for Friday, Nov. 29. The sale is held at the Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana, Ind. and is the day before the Michiana Classic Yearling Sale, providing a great one-two punch for sale goers. The 2019 Midwest Mixed Sale […]
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