Siblings were victorious on the Wednesday, Sept. 22 racing program at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Sunafterthestorm was a winner in trotting series action while her older brother, Smile High Jesse, broke his maiden later in the card. Starting from the second tier in post 11, Sunafterthestorm and trainer-driver James Yoder had little options out of the […]
Lorraine Smoke on fire in ISS action
Two-year-old pacing fillies were in the spotlight Thursday, Sept. 9 in two divisions on the card. Lorraine Smoke and James Yoder were impressive in their win, scoring the victory in 1:53.2. Starting from post seven, Lorraine Smoke left out of the gate seeking a spot near the leaders and was parked in mid-pack through the […]
Thunder Country rolls to maiden breaking victory
Thunder Country and Trevor Smith turned in a gate to wire performance during the Sunday, Aug. 29 racing card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park to score their maiden breaking win. The freshman gelding won the $10,500 event in 1:54.0. Thunder Country went straight to the lead when the gate folded, popping off fractions of :27.4, :58.2 […]
Shirley Goodness surprises in ISS
Shirley Goodness looked to be back on track Wednesday, July 28, winning the fourth leg of the $93,000 Indiana Sires Stakes for three-year-old trotting fillies. The standout two-year-old from 2020 scored the win in 1:54.1 with Driver James Yoder in the bike. Starting from post two, Shirley Goodness was covered up early as Queen of […]
Gold Star Sven breaks maiden
In only his second career start, Gold Star Sven rallied to his first career win in two-year-old pacing action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Thursday, July 22. Driven by James Yoder, the freshman stopped the timer in 1:53.4. Starting from post one, Yoder got Gold Star Sven out of the gate with enough speed to sit […]
Callmesue wins Lonnegan Series Final
It was a good night for two-year-old trotters from the James Yoder barn. Two fillies earned wins on the card, including Callmesue in the $18,000 final of the Doyle Lonnegan Series Friday, July 2. Yoder had intentions of heading to the lead with Callmesue, but so did several other horses. Walk With Me and Doug […]
Always Rockin rolls to win in ISS Eligible event
Always Rockin was an upset winner in the $12,500 Indiana Sires Stakes eligible pace for three-year-old colts and geldings Friday, June 11. Driven by Sam Widger, Always Rockin stopped the timer in 1:50.0. Starting from post two, Always Rockin got a good seat early behind race leader ER Rocky and Don Eash as fractions of […]
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 […]
Cattlewash scores again in Grand Circuit
Cattlewash has proven he likes Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The Somebeachsomewhere colt equaled the track record of 1:47.2 in the Breeders Crown elimination and came back to finish third in the Breeders Crown final. Now, he can add the $160,000 Monument Circle Stakes to his credentials. Trained by Ron Burke, Cattlewash scooted out of the gate […]
Eleven Indiana sired horses advance to Breeders Crown Championships
The $6 million Breeders Crown Championships kick off with a two-day event at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Friday, Oct. 30 featuring four finals on the 15-race card. The first race goes to post at 6 p.m. and the event is a ticketed only venue. Advanced tickets were sold to owners, sponsors, and Indiana horsemen to maintain […]