The Indiana Sires Stakes (ISS) for two-year-old trotting fillies were featured on the program Wednesday, July 14 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. A total of three divisions were carded for the first leg of action. The quickest winner of the three was Fleurie, trained by Melanie Wrenn. The Muscle Massive filly, driven by Michael Oosting, got […]
Tug and Coop scores first career win
Breeding operation Pond-A-Acres has had a great start to the racing season in 2021, seeing several of their horses carrying their name to the winner’s circle. Although his name was changed Tug and Coop becomes the latest on the long list for Ponda Acres as a winner this season in Indiana. Driven by Sam Widger, […]
From old to young, fast times recorded at Hoosier Park
Saturday proved to be a day of speed at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. In the second race of the night, the $12,500 to $15,000 claimers went in 1:49.1. Dubious Claim and Sam Widger won the race. The first five finishers paced under the 1:51.0 time barrier in the event. Dubious Claim began his mile from post […]
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 […]
William Keene upsets in Sunday opener
Keene William and Sam Widger kicked off the Sunday, May 30 racing program at Harrah’s Hoosier Park with a big win in the $9,500 conditioned pace. A surprise to bettors, the Indiana sired gelding paid $54.60 for the win. Starting from post four, Keene William floated over to the inside as Whiskey Wizzard and Brandon […]
Crooked Smile one of several double digit winners
A total of 11 winners produced double digit payouts during opening weekend at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27. One of those winners was Crooked Smile, driven by LeWayne Miller on the Saturday card in a division of the Mega Bowl Prep claiming series. Starting from post seven, Crooked Smile eased […]
Play for Pay cashes in at Miami Valley
Play for Pay, the former Indiana Sires Stakes champion, earned a win in Ohio Friday, Jan. 29 at Miami Valley Raceway. The five-year-old daughter of Tellitlikeitis scored a win in the $16,200 conditioned pace with Kayne Kauffman at the controls. Starting from the center of the track, Play for Pay rolled out quickly from the […]
Majestic Player A continues lead in North American wins
Majestic Player A, the Indiana-owned standout trotter of 2020, continues to lead the way in North America for wins. The six-year-old gelded son of Majestic Son was acquired by Brian Carsey in September of 2019 and is now owned by Carsey, Jeff Fought Racing and Casey Myers. Conditioned by Walter Haynes Jr., Majestic Player A […]
Tellmeaboutit wins final Open Pace of 2020
Racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park is in its final two days and with that comes the final Open Pace of the meet. Last year’s sophomore pacing colt champion in Indiana Sires Stakes took home top honors in the $23,000 The Empire Casino Open Pace Friday, Nov. 20. Driven by Peter Wrenn, Tellmeaboutit floated out of […]
Justdoitforus scores win in ISS Consolation
Fresh on the heels of Hoosier Champions Night, featuring 12 Super Finals for Indiana Sires Stakes (ISS), the consolation brackets for three-year-old trotting colts and geldings and fillies was slated for Saturday, Oct. 17 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The ISS Consolation for sophomore trotting colts and geldings awarded Justdoitforus his first career win for owner-trainer […]