Breeders Crown week kicked off in a big way Sunday, Oct. 22 with the Breeders Crown Gala followed by the 10th Indiana Horse Racing Association Hall of Fame banquet in the Homestretch Clubhouse at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Three deserving individuals were part of the new class of inductees, including Standardbred racing’s Jay Cross and Joe […]
Lynn Wilfong passes away
The Wilfong name is one of the most prolific in Standardbred racing in the state of Indiana. Over the years, several individuals from the family have worked tirelessly to promote the sport. The latest from the family that carried on the tradition was Lynn Wilfong, who passed away Saturday, Sept. 9 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital […]
Don Eash inducted into IHRA Hall of Fame
Don Eash, longtime driver, trainer, owner and breeder in Indiana, was one of two individuals inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association (IHRA) Hall of Fame Sunday, Oct. 23. The event was held at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in the Clubhouse. Eash joined Kim Hammond, longtime Thoroughbred trainer, owner and breeder, for the honor. A native […]
Ernie Gaskin inducted into IHRA Hall of Fame
Ernest “Ernie” Gaskin, longtime advocate for Indiana Standardbred racing, was one of two people inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association Hall of Fame Sunday, Oct. 25 at Indiana Grand. The annual banquet rotates between Indiana Grand and Harrah’s Hoosier Park each season and was held for the seventh time since the Hall of Fame […]
Smith, Schuster inducted into IHRA Hall of Fame
Mike Smith, former executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), and Jonathan Schuster, former vice president and general manager of racing at Indiana Grand, were inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association (IHRA) Hall of Fame Monday, Oct. 26 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. A reduced crowd due to COVID-19 regulations was in attendance […]
Ratciff inducted into IHRA Hall of Fame
Rod Ratcliff, longtime owner of Hoosier Park through his company Centaur Gaming, was one of two individuals inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association Hall of Fame during a special ceremony Monday, Nov. 4. The sixth annual event was held at Indiana Grand. Ratcliff was honored following a presentation by Jim Purucker, president of John […]
ISA Meeting moved to Nov. 11
The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) is set to hold their November meeting on a different date. Due to the Indiana Horse Racing Association (IHRA) Hall of Fame banquet at Indiana Grand Monday, Nov. 4, the ISA meeting will be moved to the following Monday, Nov. 11. This meeting will include the election of directors for […]
McNaught, Peterson inducted into IHRA Hall of Fame
The Indiana Horse Racing Association (IHRA) Inc. held its fifth induction into the Hall of Fame with two very deserving recipients receiving the honor. Sarah McNaught, former Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) chairman, and Howard “Pete” Peterson, longtime owner and breeder in Standardbred racing were both honored. Family members and friends of both recipients were […]
McNaught, Peterson inducted into IHRA Hall of Fame
The Indiana Horse Racing Association (IHRA), Inc. will formally induct Sarah McNaught, former chairwoman of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, and Howard “Pete” Peterson (posthumously), founder of Viking Meadows Farm and two-time Indiana Horseman of the Year, into the Indiana Horse Racing Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. […]