The annual Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) Banquet, honoring the year’s top performers in the Indiana Sires Stakes, Indiana Sired Fair Circuit, Elite Winners, drivers and trainers and individual awards for breeding have been postponed. The banquet is generally held in late January each year. Due to concerns over current State of Indiana restrictions related to […]
Owners granted limited access when racing resumes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The following statement was provided by Deena Pitman, executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Friday, June 12: After receiving input from Indiana’s horsemen, and holding additional meetings with racetrack management, the following provisions are being provided to accommodate owner’s wishes to watch their horse race on race day. Beginning Monday, June 15, 2020 […]
New guidelines set for Indiana racing
The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA), the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), and Harrah’s Hoosier Park has worked diligently through many revisions submitted to the State of Indiana to outline a plan to get horses back on track. Governor Eric Holcomb has approved a start date for racing following Stage 4, which is set for Sunday, […]
Barn area opens up to all horses at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The second phase of getting closer to the return of racing in the state of Indiana began Sunday, May 24 as horses stabled outside of the state were allowed to enter the backstretch at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Several stables have been in limbo since the barn area restrictions were put into place March 16 due […]
Beckhams Z Tam returns with win
Harrah’s Hoosier Park completed its first week of qualifying action following the shutdown due to Covid-19. The final set of qualifiers Saturday, May 23 saw the return of 2017 Breeders Crown winner Beckhams Z Tam, who scored a win in 1:53.2 in the fourth race of the day. The horse previously qualified in the only […]
Racing Administration Building restrictions in place
The following is a message from Rick Moore, vice president and general manager of racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park: Effective immediately no one is allowed to enter any part of the Racing Building for any reason without first proceeding to the Stable Gate to get their temperature taken and upon passing that test being given […]
Tellmeaboutit heads second set of Indiana qualifiers
Tellmeaboutit, last year’s sophomore pacing colt champion in Indiana, will make his 2020 debut in the second round of qualifiers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park since emerging from Covid-19 restrictions. Trained by Alvin Miller, the Tellitlikeitis gelding will start from post nine in the fourth race on the program Wednesday, May 20. The qualifier will mark […]
Indiana racing enters Phase 1 Monday
Harrah’s Hoosier Park will begin the phased in process en route to the 2020 racing season. Approximately 150 horses have been on the backstretch at the track since Saturday, March 14 with no additional horses or trainers allowed on since that time. Tomorrow, Monday, May 11, will mark the first phase of moving in on […]
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Sets Date for Opening of Barn Area
(Harrah’s Hoosier Park Press Release) Anderson, Ind. (May 7, 2020) – After receiving approval from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will begin the process of reopening its barn area on Monday, May 11th. Horsemen will be assigned days and times for arrival to ensure an orderly entrance into the Harrah’s Hoosier Park […]
IHRC Reminder for Social Distancing
The following is a statement released this morning from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC): As Industry stakeholders continue to work together to create and implement procedures to facilitate the re-opening of Indiana racetracks, we want to remind our industry participants to be aware of the social distancing requirements Governor Holcomb has put in place. […]