The Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) kicks off Wednesday, June 1 at Converse Fairgrounds in a “Quest for the Governor’s Cup.” This year’s series will make 13 stops before reaching the rich $200,000 Governor’s Cup Championships held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.
The Governor’s Cup Trophy will be presented during the Indiana State Fair in August. The “Quest” begins Wednesday, June 1 at Converse. Photo by Ellen Taylor
A total of 14 races have been slated for the season opener of the ISFC at Converse. Five divisions of two-year-old filly pacers will kick off the day followed by five divisions of two-year-old colt and gelding trotters. Three-year-old trotters will take the track to close out the first session.
A total of 12 races are set for the second session of action at Converse Thursday, June 2. Four divisions of two-year-old filly trotters will be followed by four divisions of two-year-old colt and gelding trotters before three-year-old pacers polish off the card.
All ISFC races will be available via livestream this season. The link to view all races from all ISFC stops is: https://vimeo.com/event/2134133. The service will be provided by Mark the Spot, Inc. of Fort Wayne, Ind.
The U.S. Harness Writers Association, Indiana chapter, is doing a big push this year for the ISFC and “The Quest for the Governor’s Cup.” Their membership will be following all races and providing post race press releases as the series moves to the finals at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Their official hashtag for social media is #Quest4GovCup.
More information is available on ISFC events at www.in.gov/hrc.