Rockin Q, the longest shot on the board in the 10-horse final of the $22,000 Go On BB Final, scored an upset win Saturday, May 21. The Indiana sired filly was driven to victory by Michael Oosting. Starting from the second tier, Rockin Q was able to get away in fourth place as race favorite […]
Special “Thank You” from the Whites
Dave and Susanne White have been pillars of the racing community in the state of Indiana for more than five decades. Stabled at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the White Stable has produced many top performers over the years, but more importantly, they are the first to give back and the first to step in and […]
Majestic Player A repeats in Open Trot
It’s turning out to be another big year for the connections of Majestic Player A. After scoring 15 wins last year in his first season in the United States, Majestic Player A has now won two in a row and four of his last five starts. Majestic Player A began his race from the outside […]
Indiana horses prepping in the south
Southern training centers in Florida and Georgia are ramping up their qualifiers, and many Indiana sired horses are included in the sessions. Saddle Up, owned by Jeff Fought and trained by Shane Bowermaster, won his qualifier in impressive fashion Thursday, March 25 at Spring Garden Ranch as the 2021 racing season in Indiana draws closer. […]
Wow moment for Essig Stable in qualifiers
The Missy Essig Stable had a “Wow” moment in the second set of qualifiers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Saturday, March 13. Shamwow and Brandon Bates was a gate to wire winner in the fastest mile of the season thus far to prepare for the 28th season of Standardbred racing that gets underway Friday, March 26. […]
Little Rocket Man makes his return in qualifiers
The second set of qualifiers is scheduled for Saturday, March 13 and will include the talented duo of Little Rocket Man and Shamwow from the Missy Essig Stable in the first race. A total of seven races are on tap for the morning program. Shamwow, driven by Brandon Bates, will start from post one while […]
Haynes Stable scores three in first qualifying session
Horses from the Walter Haynes Jr. Stable were ready to go for the first round of qualifiers in 2021 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Wednesday, March 10. The stable sent out three winners on the seven-race card as they prepare for opening night set for Friday, March 26. Leading off the way to the winner’s circle […]
Majestic Player A continues to lead nation in wins
Majestic Player A, the standout trotter from down under that was acquired by Brian Carsey last fall, continues to lead the nation in wins for all trotters, sharing the title with Designer Specs and First Gunner. All three trotters have scored 14 wins this season and Majestic Player A recorded his 14th win Saturday, Nov. […]
Entries now available for upcoming Indiana sales
Fresh on the heels of Breeders Crown weekend at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Indiana horsemen and horsewomen are gearing up for the final sales of the year. The fourth annual Midwest Mixed Sale is set for Tuesday, Nov. 24 and the Michiana Classic Yearling Sale is set for Wednesday, Nov. 25, both at the Michiana Event […]
Thirteen and Supreme for Majestic Player A
The count moves to 13 wins on the year for Majestic Player A, the wonder from “down under” that continues his winning ways for his Indiana connections. Trained by Walter Haynes Jr., the six-year-old gelded son of Majestic Son earned his latest win Saturday, Sept. 19 in the $18,000 Open Trot at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. […]