Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 40th edition of the Breeders Crown at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The 2023 Breeders Crown, presented by the Indiana Standardbred Breed Development and the Indiana Standardbred Association, is […]
Plans in motion to boost 2023 ISFC
Several entities came together Friday, Feb. 3 to discuss ways to enhance and promote the Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) for the upcoming season. Members of the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA), fair representatives, Indiana Standardbred Breed Development, and members of the Indiana Chapter of the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) met to share ideas and […]
ISAB and ISFC meeting set for early January
The Indiana Standardbred Advisory Board (ISAB) and the Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) racing secretaries will meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. The meeting will be held in Salon E at the Indianapolis Marriott, located at 7202 East 21st Street in Indianapolis. The meeting is an annual event to help get the ISFC and […]
Speed Barn Tours part of Indiana State Fair
For several years now, the Indiana Standardbred Association, in cooperation with the Indiana Standardbred Breed Development, has offered free tours of one of the Speed Barns during the Indiana State Fair. The display has proven to be a popular stop for fair-goers, who enjoy learning about the sport of harness racing. The Speed Barn displays […]
Total of 91 Stallions registered with ISBD
As of Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, a total of 91 stallions are registered with the Indiana Standardbred Breed Development for the upcoming 2022 racing season. Several new stallions are included on the list with several second-year studs to see their first foals hit the ground in early 2022. One of the stallions that will have […]
ISA Adding Executive Director
The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) is seeking an individual for a brand new position. Applications are now being accepted for Executive Director of the state’s recognized Standardbred horsemen’s organization. Job Description as follows: • Perform duties as designated by the ISA board of directors. • Help the ISA with its stated “ISA Purpose”. • Initiate […]
Volunteers needed for Indiana State Fair display
The Indiana Standardbred display at the Indiana State Fair is back. After missing last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, plans are in place to resume the display in one of the Speed Barns at the State Fairgrounds during the fair, which begins Friday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Aug. 22. The display will be closed each […]
2021 Nomination Booklet available online
The 2021 Indiana Nomination Booklet, provided by the Indiana Standardbred Breed Development, is now available online through the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) website. The booklet is a vital tool each year for all horsemen for staking into various events during the season. The booklet includes information on mini-series, Indiana Sires Stakes, Indiana Sired Fair […]
Payments due Friday, May 15 for Indiana events
A reminder for the next round of nomination and sustaining payments for Indiana sired events is due Friday, May 15. Originally due April 15, the Indiana Standardbred Breed Development (ISBD) suspended the payments for one month due to the current climate associated with Covid-19. Payments must be postmarked by May 15 to meet deadline requirements. […]
Breed Development meeting set for Thursday
The Indiana Standardbred Breed Development (ISBD) will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, May 14 beginning at 3 p.m. The meeting is expected to discuss the upcoming 2020 racing season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park as well as the Indiana Sired Fair Circuit. The meeting is open to the public and can be accessed through the ISBD […]