Training at Harrah’s Hoosier Park is in its final stages for opening night Friday, March 26. With the opening date looming, several county fairgrounds in the state are also seeing an influx of horses prepping for the 28th season of Standardbred racing. The Shelby County Fairgrounds houses more than 50 horses through several different trainers. […]
Sumpter Stable wins three at Shelbyville
Curtis Sumpter had a productive day at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Tuesday, Aug. 4, winning all three of his starts on the 14-race card. Two of the races were won by driver Matt Rheinheimer while the third was driven to victory by Andy Shetler. All three winners are by Indiana sire Riggins. Sumpter’s day began […]
JDs Mammoth Dancer scores first career win in ISFC
It was the first appearance for JDs Mammoth Dancer on the Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) Monday, Aug. 3 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. The two-year-old filly made the trip worthwhile for her connections as she fought to the finish line for the win in a division of the ISFC for freshman pacing fillies. Driven […]
Two-Year-Old Trotters Shine for Myers Stable
The Jack Myers Stable is looking like their latest crop of two-year-olds will be just competitive as last year’s string. The Stable sent out three winners in the freshman trotting ranks Thursday, July 23 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Driven by Alex Udell, J-S Siesta Tan had an inside post and was able to slip […]
Competition heats up at Shelby County Fairgrounds
The weather may have dampened the atmosphere Wednesday, July 22 but the competition was fierce during the first of two days of Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Two-year-olds kicked off the action with five horses across the track in the first division of two-year-old filly pacers. Tellitlikeafra and Clifton Bell […]
New Zealand horse training at Shelby County Fairgrounds
The Shelby County Fairgrounds has a unique visitor. Ana Malak N, a five-year-old stallion from New Zealand, is currently in training at the half-mile track. The son of Bettor’s Delight, one of New Zealand’s premier stallions, was recently purchased by Jeff Cullipher of Pendleton, Ind. and Tom Pollack of Pennsylvania and was in need of […]
Students shifting to barn during time off
With the COVID-19 virus shutting down all schools, many Indiana students have found a place in the barns across the state. Schools are not expected to go back into session until May, leaving time for many to get in the barn and help families with day to day tasks with the horses. One of those […]
Hall of Fame Trainer Harold Barnes passes away
Harold E. Barnes, 79, of Shelbyville, Ind., longtime Indiana harness racing icon, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born February 26, 1940 in Maxwell, Ind. to Edward “Eddie” and Luella (Martin) Barnes. Harold, a third-generation horsemen, spent a lifetime in harness racing, participating as an owner, trainer, driver and breeder. He was successful […]
Upsets recorded at ISFC Championships
A total of $80,000 was spread out over eight Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) Championships Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Along with big money came some big upsets on the card that put the spotlight on two and three-year-old trotters and pacers sired in the state of Indiana. Kicking off the late […]
ISFC Championships offer $80,000 in purses
A total of eight Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) Championships are slated for Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. First post is 11 a.m. with two-year-old filly pacers kicking off the action in the first race. ER Harper Rose, who has been consistent all season, has drawn post one for trainer-driver Don Eash. […]