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 […]
Harrah’s Hoosier Park sets opening date
(The following is a press release from Harrah’s Hoosier Park regarding the opening date for the 2020 racing season.) Pending approval from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will kick off the delayed start of its 2020 Racing Season on Tuesday, June 16 with a 6:30 pm EDT first post time. Racing will […]
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. […]
Governor Holcomb extends “stay at home” order
Governor Eric Holcomb officially extended the “stay at home” order for the state of Indiana to 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 1 during his daily press conference Monday, April 20. The order is for all residents and non-essential businesses, which includes the continued shutdown of racing and casino operations at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Although the order […]
Reappointments made for Standardbred Advisory Board
According to a press release from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), Governor Eric Holcomb has completed appointments for all three breeds in racing for Indiana. A total of five individuals have been reappointed to the Indiana Standardbred Advisory Board, including the chairman of the board Dwayne Rhule. Other re-appointees to the board include Pam […]