The second day of action for the Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) was held Tuesday, July 20 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. A total of nine races were on tap, kicking off with two-year-old trotters followed by three-year-old pacers. The quickest mile of the day was recorded in the final heat as Vel Mr Nice […]
King Stable sweeps freshman pacing fillies in ISFC
The Larry King Stable has been strong all season long on the Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC). They kicked off racing at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Monday, July 19 with a bang, winning all three divisions of the two-year-old pacing fillies. Velstraightdreamer and Kevin Lambright went to post in the first race of the day […]
Rideout wins four at Shelbyville
Doug Rideout continued his winning ways at the second session of Indiana Sired Fair Circuit (ISFC) action Monday, June 28 at the Shelby County Fairground. As a driver Rideout guided home four winners, three of which are from his stable. Rideout kicked off the day with a win from Crescent Beauty, a two-year-old from the […]
Training ramping up at county fairs for 2021 season
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 […]