Tyler George earned his third consecutive Leading Trainer title in 2022 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The Ohio native who now calls Indiana home with his wife, Cassie, set a new record for most wins by a trainer in one season. George accumulated 126 wins during the 160-day race meet for the new record. The previous […]
Trace Tetrick keeps the streak alive
Trace Tetrick has been the undisputed king of the drivers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The 29th season of Standardbred racing came to a close Saturday, Dec. 10 and once again, Tetrick earned the top spot among all drivers to score his ninth consecutive title. A native of Geff, Ill., Tetrick guided 387 winners to victory […]
IHRC approves 2023 racing dates
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission held their December meeting Thursday, Dec. 1 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. With a lot of items on the agenda, the meeting took more than four hours to get everything covered on the agenda, including the approval of racing dates for 2023. Commissioners Gus Levengood and Chairman Philip Borst were in […]
Don Eash inducted into IHRA Hall of Fame
Don Eash, longtime driver, trainer, owner and breeder in Indiana, was one of two individuals inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association (IHRA) Hall of Fame Sunday, Oct. 23. The event was held at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in the Clubhouse. Eash joined Kim Hammond, longtime Thoroughbred trainer, owner and breeder, for the honor. A native […]
George wins second straight leading trainer title
Tyler George scored his second straight leading trainer title at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The 160-day racing season came to a close Saturday, Dec. 4 with George topping the standings with 119 wins. Horses conditioned by George pulled in more than $1.1 million during the season. The stable maintained a 33 percent win average and George […]
Empire of Hope raises money for STA
Caesars Entertainment Racing began a program three years ago titled “Empire of Hope” with the event geared toward the aftercare of racehorses at all its properties in the United States. Harrah’s Hoosier Park hosted its evening geared toward racehorse aftercare Saturday, July 31, raising several thousand dollars for the cause. The Harrah’s Hoosier Park racing […]
Surveillance system approved for Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission held their monthly meeting at Indiana Grand Tuesday, March 2. The short meeting included the approval of the new surveillance system to be installed in Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s barn area for the upcoming Standardbred meet, which begins Friday, March 26, which is in three weeks. Rick Moore, vice president and […]
Steve Cross leaving Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Steve Cross, longtime track announcer at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, will not return for the 28th season of Standardbred racing in 2021. The Middlebury, Ind. native recently announced the decision to “The Horsemen and Fair World” and Wednesday, Jan. 13, Harrah’s Hoosier Park sent out a press release requesting applicants for the position. Cross was the […]
Dates approved for 2021 season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The 2021 racing dates for Harrah’s Hoosier Park were approved during the Thursday, Dec. 10 Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) meeting held at Indiana Grand. A total of 160 days of action will be held in 2021 beginning Friday, March 26 and extending through Saturday, December 4. Joe Morris, senior vice president of racing for […]
Tetrick scores ninth driving title at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Trace Tetrick has established his name as synonymous with Indiana Standardbred racing. Since beginning his career in the bike at the age of 17 in 2003, the Geff, Ill. reinsman has become the all-time leading driver at Harrah’s Hoosier Park and at the conclusion of the 2020 racing season Sat. Nov. 21, he recorded his […]