(some information from the Indiana Standardbred Breed Development) The date May 15 is important in the Standardbred racing industry. Several stakes and nominating payments are due to keep horses eligible to race in the Hoosier State. Two of those deadlines for Wednesday, May 15 are the Breeders Crown nominations for yearlings as well as the […]
Victoria Swan part of State Fair exhibit
Victoria Swan, the three-year-old trotter owned by Nat and Patty Hill, made a special guest appearance at the Indiana State Fair Speed Barns exhibit Wednesday, Aug. 15. The daughter of Swan For All has been racing on the Indiana fair circuit this season but currently has a break from racing and enough time for a […]
Rocket Fuel part of State Fair Exhibit
One of the toughest, most consistent racehorses to ever step onto Hoosier Park’s track is now representing Indiana in a different way. Rocket Fuel, owned by Twila Harts and trained by Alvin Miller his entire career, is now on display at the Indiana State Fair in the historic Taylor Barn. The exhibit has been available […]
Always A Vavoom wins Fox Stake
Although rain showers popped up all day long in Central Indiana, the first day of harness racing at the Indiana State Fair got underway Wednesday, Aug. 8. The races were delayed, but the first of several divisions of the Hoosier Stakes stepped on the track at 7:15 p.m. and was completed just before 11 p.m. […]
Speed Barn popular spot at State Fair
One of the stops just off the tram at the Indiana State Fair is a visit to one of the historic Speed Barns at the Indiana State Fair. Thanks to the efforts of the staff from the Indiana Standardbred Breed Development, the area has been transformed into a welcome center of sorts for Standardbred racing […]
Volunteers needed for Speed Barn tours at State Fair
The Indiana Standardbred Breed Development (ISBD) is hosting barn tours for the public during the Indiana State Fair. The area will be available to fair goers from 10AM – 7PM beginning Friday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 19 with the exception of Wednesday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 9 when there will not be barn […]