Horse Racing Protocols for 2021 Race Meet Released April 14, 2021 by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) To protect the health and safety of horsemen, their employees, racetrack employees, racing officials, commission staff and other racing related personnel and vendors, Indiana Grand (IG) and Harrah’s Hoosier Park (HHP) recognize that a continuance of the […]
Jon Schuster passes away
Jon Schuster, 61, longtime vice president and general manager of racing at Indiana Grand, passed away at his residence in Shelbyville, Ind. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. He was born on September 5, 1958 in Brazil, Ind. and married Janie (Scott Schuster on Dec. 15, 2005. Jon was a 1076 graduate of Warren Central High School […]
IHRC’s Smith announces retirement
Mike Smith, executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) has officially announced his retirement. The head of the organization since 2016, Smith cited his decision to retire has been difficult. In a press release issued by IHRC Tuesday, May 7, Smith said, “Deciding to retire has not been an easy decision to make, […]
Great Turnout for Midwest Mixed Sale
A large crowd was on hand for the second annual Midwest Mixed Sale at the Michiana Event Center Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. A total of 147 entries were included in the lineup that ranged from weanlings to brood mares to racehorses. The sale topper was Hip No. 113 Southwind Thundra, a two-year-old filly by […]
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. […]