(some information from Harrah’s Hoosier Park press release) 2018 Indiana Pacer of the Year Always a Prince just added another accolade to his already impressive resume. The four-year-old gelded son of Always A Virgin stopped the timer in 1:48.1, equaling the track record at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Friday, May 17. Driven by Trace Tetrick, Always […]
“Pete” is back
Freaky Feet Pete, the beloved pacer from the Rheinheimer Stable, is back. The now seven-year-old horse by Indiana sire Rockin Image qualified in 1:55.0 Saturday, April 28, churning out a final panel in 26 seconds for the win in the first qualifier of the day under the direction of driver Trace Tetrick. Owned by Mary […]
Churita dominant in O’Mara Memorial
Multiple Sires Stakes champion, track record holder and Indiana trotting sensation Churita left little to doubt as she rolled to a seven and one-quarter victory in the $20,000 Frank O’Mara Memorial Final at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Saturday, April 20. The shortened program, which began early to lead into the Rick Springfield concert, put the spotlight […]
Trace Tetrick scores win 5,000
Trace Tetrick, the all-time leading driver at Harrah’s Hoosier Park and winner of seven titles at the track, scored his 5,000th career win Sunday, April 14 at Miami Valley Raceway. Tetrick earned the milestone with a victory behind Harry Carry in the afternoon’s fourth race on the day. Tetrick set up his 5,000th win on […]
Trace Tetrick ranked fourth in North America
With only one month into the new year, Trace Tetrick, Harrah’s Hoosier Park all-time leading driver, is currently ranked fourth in the country for wins. Tetrick has posted 55 wins through the first 36 calendar days of 2019. A native of Geff, Ill., Tetrick soared into action at Hoosier Park in 2006 after starting off […]
Indiana’s champions honored during annual awards banquet
Indiana’s champions of 2018 were honored Saturday, Jan. 26 at the annual Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) banquet. The event, tagged as “25 Years Of Racing Glory,” was held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. In addition to all of the equine stars, several individuals were honored, including outgoing ISA President Jack Kieninger. Kieninger […]
Widger among top 10 after first round of driver’s championship
A total of 30 drivers from across North America have converged on Miami Valley Racing over a three-day period to compete in the third annual North America Driver Championship. The event includes three drivers from Hoosier Park, including defending champ Trace Tetrick. However, in 2019, it’s Sam Widger who is getting a lot of accolades. […]
Tetrick, Widger, Oosting part of driving challenge
Trace Tetrick, Sam Widger and Michael Oosting will be part of the 30-driver regiment seeking the title in the third annual $25,000 North America Drivers Championship slated for Miami Valley Racing in Lebanon, Ohio. The three-day contest begins Sunday, Jan. 6 with the final round on the Tuesday, Jan. 8 program. All 30 drivers will […]
Team Buckeyes defeat Team Hoosiers in driving challenge
Team Hoosiers may not have come out on top in the fourth annual driving challenge at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway Saturday, Dec. 15, but driver Trace Tetrick made his presence known, winning five races on the card, four of which were in the driving challenge. Tetrick kicked off the challenge in the first race […]
Team Indiana ready for driver’s challenge
Five Hoosier Park drivers will take to the track Saturday, Dec. 15 for the fourth annual Hoosiers vs. Buckeyes Driving Challenge at Hollywood Dayton Raceway. Team Indiana will consist of Trace Tetrick (captain), Ricky Macomber Jr., LeWayne Miller, Mike Oosting and Brandon Bates. The teams will compete in six races on the Saturday evening program. […]