Indiana

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 […]

Indiana Grand’s Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse jockeys came together to support Pink Out Night at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino Saturday, Oct. 12 in a big way. A total of 29 jockeys donated at least $75 to support the cause and in return, they were able to shave Clerk of Scales Steve Cahill’s head. The […]

Hundreds of off-track Thoroughbreds are descending upon the Kentucky Horse Park this week to showcase their athleticism in their new careers. Among those horses are 17 registered Indiana-bred Thoroughbreds who have taken their Hoosier Horsepower to a different level with their new trainers and owners. The Retired Racehorse Project’s $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover will be held […]

Wondrshegotthundr has had a brief career but so far, it’s been impressive. The three-year-old daughter of Graydar took on an older, more experienced field in the 16th running of the $100,000 Florence Henderson Stakes at Indiana Grand and ran them all down for the win. Guided by Fernando De La Cruz, Wondrshegotthundr scored the victory […]

Indiana’s first sports wagering facility, Winner’s Circle Race Sports Pub, is now open. Governor Eric Holcomb placed the first official wager just after 12 p.m. leading into a ribbon cutting ceremony with state and local dignitaries for the historic event Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. Soon after, the facility was […]

Indiana’s richest turf race, the $200,000-guaranteed Caesars Stakes (Listed), has drawn 35 nominations. The 14th running of the event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Indiana Grand. More than a dozen horses on the list have Graded Stakes experience, including the French-bred colt The Black Album from the Rodolphe Brisset Stable. The Wootton Bassett […]