It’s been a life altering ride for Brian Barnes since 2020. Afflicted with COVID-19 that put him in the hospital for nearly two months between the hospital and rehabilitation in late 2020, Barnes has adjusted his career while remaining in Standardbred racing. His progress was recently documented in a story in the January issue of […]
Hoosier Horsepower is Booming
Press release by Indiana Horse Racing Commission – Jessica Barnes INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023) – It’s not just auto racing and paved tracks that are making investments in our state; another type of Hoosier Horsepower is making a big impact as well. The horse racing industry is a big business for the […]
Cullipher completing best year as trainer in 2022
Jeff Cullipher, longtime horsemen in the state of Indiana, is completing the best year of his career thus far. The Kentucky native will end the 2022 racing season in sixth place on the national list of trainers by wins. Horses from the Cullipher barn have amassed 248 wins with two days left in the year. […]
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone involved in the Standardbred racing industry in the state of Indiana. We wish all horsemen and horsewomen a wonderful day in celebrating Christmas. May you enjoy the holidays with your family and friends as you end the 2022 racing season. Indiana Standardbred Association
Year in Review for Indiana Standardbred racing
As the 2021 racing season closes out today and everyone prepares for action in 2022, here is a look back at some of the major events from 2021. January: A trio of Indiana sired horses won multiple races to kick off 2021, including Meadowbrook Tiger, GD Western, and ME Radar Girl. Steve Cross announced his […]
Surveillance system approved for Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission held their monthly meeting at Indiana Grand Tuesday, March 2. The short meeting included the approval of the new surveillance system to be installed in Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s barn area for the upcoming Standardbred meet, which begins Friday, March 26, which is in three weeks. Rick Moore, vice president and […]
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 […]
Michael Chamberlain named new track announcer at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Press release from Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Kiersten Flint Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino announced today that racing industry veteran Michael Chamberlain will join the Hoosier team as track announcer for the start of the 2021 season – subject to Indiana Horse Racing Commission approval. The season kicks off on March 26. Chamberlain has worked […]
Harrah’s Hoosier Park gearing up for Season 27
Harrah’s Hoosier Park is gearing up for the 27th season of Standardbred racing. The season is set to begin Friday, March 26 and for the first time in the track’s history, Standardbred racing will extend into December, concluding Saturday, Dec. 4. The track has not raced past Thanksgiving since the first decade when Thoroughbred racing […]
Gillette enjoying annual Florida training center trip
Indiana’s Standardbred photographer Dean Gillette is currently on a winter tour of farms in Florida. Gillette loaded up his motor home and his dog Meg and headed to the warmer climate recently and is enjoying time around several training centers in the Sunshine State. Gillette, who just completed his first season as the official track […]
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