The following is a memo from Rick Moore, vice president and general manager of racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, regarding guidelines for all Indiana Horse Racing Commission licensed owners attending the races beginning Tuesday, June 16: By now I am sure you have heard the good news from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission that […]
Another qualifying win for Island of the Sea
Each year, new names emerge around the track at Harrah’s Hoosier Park and one of those names becoming more recognizable is Island of the Sea. Trained by Shane Bowermaster, the three-year-old Always a Virgin gelding picked up his second straight qualifying win Wednesday, June 10 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Island of the Sea didn’t make […]
The premium speed of Priceless
Priceless, the uber-fast freshman from Indiana, appears to be ready for another stellar season. The three-year-old daughter of Rockin Image rocked her first qualifier of the year Friday, June 5 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Driven by trainer Brandon Bates, Priceless left the gate with just enough speed to get to the inside path behind Comaneci […]
Big mile for Emma Town Bud
Many horses are showing they are coming back stronger than ever in 2020 and one of those is Emma Town Bud. The three-year-old son of Big Stick Lindy rallied home to a 14-length win in qualifiers earlier this week at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Trained by Byron Hooley, Emma Town Bud and Michael Oosting got away […]
Horses back in action Tuesday in Indiana
Horses will be back in action for the fifth set of qualifiers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park since the return to the track following Covid-19 restrictions. A total of 10 races are slated for the Noon program and the card will feature new horses now allowed on the grounds from out of state locations. Several familiar […]
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 […]
Indiana racing enters Phase 1 Monday
Harrah’s Hoosier Park will begin the phased in process en route to the 2020 racing season. Approximately 150 horses have been on the backstretch at the track since Saturday, March 14 with no additional horses or trainers allowed on since that time. Tomorrow, Monday, May 11, will mark the first phase of moving in on […]
Indiana Announces Phased Approach for Horse Racing’s Return
On Friday, May 1 Indiana’s Governor released a five-stage phase-in for Indiana businesses to re-open using differing dates through July 4. The Indiana Horse Racing Commission and racetrack management have been working in conjunction with the governor’s office to confirm where horse racing falls within this reopening plan and the timeline below outlines those stages. […]
Gaskin featured in “Hoof Beats” article
Emily Gaskin, longtime race marketing manager and on-air racing analyst, was one of four Standardbred handicappers featured in the May issue of “Hoof Beats.” Gaskin was part of a roundtable interview format for the story “Beating the Odds,” which delved into the handicapping process related to each of their jobs. Dave Brower, oddsmaker and TV […]
Gillette new track photographer at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Dean Gillette has been the official photographer for the Indiana Standardbred Association over the past several years. Now, he will take his talents full time to Harrah’s Hoosier Park once racing resumes. A native of Kalamazoo, Mich., Gillette grew up in Standish, Mich. and was introduced to harness racing by attending races with his grandmother […]
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