Indiana

Indiana Grand’s Eric Halstrom, VP & General Manager of Racing, released the following update on Tuesday, March 31: At the meeting that was held at Indiana Grand on March 17th, I mentioned that, barring any immediate developments, I would give an update for our horsemen and regulators on March 30. With no major changes in […]

A veterinarian in Hamilton County, IN, confirmed two cases of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) at a local boarding barn on March 10. Both horses have the non-neurologic form of the disease; 28 other horses were exposed. The barn is under a voluntary quarantine and all horses are having their temperatures taken twice daily, reports the Equine […]

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino will kick off its 18th season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing Tuesday, April 14 and the action just got a little sweeter for the participants. The first condition book is now available and reflects a significant purse increase. Thoroughbred purses have received an eight percent increase for all open […]

Thanks to Indiana General Assembly approval last year, Indiana racinos introduced table games as an option for players in January. Because of this action, new revenue from this wagering has allowed the Indiana Thoroughbred Breed Development Advisory Committee to craft a 2020 racing program rewarding more breeders with more races and more money. The 2020 […]

The Indiana Thoroughbred Breed Development Program is providing up to $2,000 in incentives for new mares purchased and brought into the state of Indiana for the 2020 foaling season. It’s the first step for the growth of breeding and racing in Indiana supported by an increase in funding from the implementation of table games at […]

The end of the racing season at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino sees trainers moving tack to the next track and horses either head to the farm for vacation or to the next race meet. It is also seen as the informal retirement period for racehorses. For trainer Tim Glyshaw and his client, Ironhorse Racing […]

Marcelino Pedroza Jr. has had a stellar season thus far at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino and he just added another accomplishment to his already impressive year. Pedroza Jr. guided Emmy’s Candy to victory in the fourth race of the day Tuesday, Oct. 22 to mark his 1,000th career win. Owned and trained by Gary […]

Fireball Baby got back on track with a win in the $75,000 ITOBA Stallion Season Fillies Stakes Saturday, Oct. 19 at Indiana Grand. The race was dedicated to the memory of Indiana trainer Julee Rodriguez, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year at Indiana Grand. Fireball Baby was the heavy favorite of the nine-horse field […]

Kendal Sterritt has accomplished a lot this season at Indiana Grand and she just added another milestone to her impressive resume. The soon to be 23-year-old apprentice jockey scored her first stakes win aboard Rooster in the 6th running of the $75,000-added ITOBA Stallion Season Stakes Saturday, Oct. 19 at Indiana Grand. Starting from post […]