There was only one Jerry Landess and anytime one thinks about Indiana Standardbred racing, Jerry Landess was included in the conversation. The longtime native of Portland, Ind. passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the age of 90. Born Feb. 24, 1030, Landess was a 1948 graduate of Portland High School and married his wife, Mary, […]
Breeders Crown preview featured in Hoof Beats
As the prestigious 37th edition of the Breeders Crown nears, Harrah’s Hoosier Park is busy putting final touches on the event set for Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. The team at the track will be busy the week before with preliminary rounds to set up the eight finals, and to help publicize the […]
Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale entries now available
The Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale entries are now available. In addition to sale catalogs, the entries are offered through the company’s Website at www.hoosierclassicyearlingsale.com. A total of 373 Indiana sired yearlings have been cataloged for the sale Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 beginning at 10 a.m. both days. The sale will be held […]
Dan Patch Parade set for Sunday in Oxford
Many cancellations have been felt in the Hoosier State this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Dan Patch Days Community Festival, held each year the first weekend following Labor Day, was canceled earlier this year, but the Oxford Lions Club came together with a plan. The organization will hold “The 49th & ½ Dan Patch […]
Limited access now available for Horsepower documentary
Last year, WTIU, the public access television station based in Bloomington, Ind., put together a documentary on horses and horse racing in the state of Indiana. The hour and a half show initially aired several times through the station’s channel in December 2019. For a limited time, WTIU is providing access to the online documentary, […]
Deadline for October issue of ISA Magazine approaching
The popular annual October issue of the ISA Magazine is quickly approaching and with that said, so is the deadline for ads. Numerous breeders advertise their yearlings in the issue each year and several have already reserved space. Anyone wishing to put an ad in the magazine should do so by Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. […]
Governor Holcomb’s Statewide Mask Requirement continues
Attention Horsemen: On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, Governor Eric Holcomb noted in his public update that there has been a rise in COVID-19 positivity across the state of Indiana – June 18th had a 4.5% positive rate; July 4th saw an increase to 6.5%; and a few more weeks into July (July 21st) showed an […]
Nominations being accepted for ISA
The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) is now accepting nominations for the next election for the board of directors. A total of five At-Large positions are up for grabs effective with the 2021 racing season. Individuals interested in pursuing a position on the ISA Board should be willing to dedicate significant time to the board. All […]
IHRC Licensed Owner Memo from Rick Moore
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 […]
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