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Maryland, New Mexico Close Tracks, Simulcast Facilities

Gov. Larry Hogan issued an order March 15 that closed Maryland’s racetracks, simulcast betting facilities, and casinos to the general public in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Sunland Park will also close for “two to three weeks.”

• By BloodHorse Staff
• March 15, 2020

IGC Approves Sale of Indiana Grand, Hoosier Park

After the Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved the transfer of ownership of Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand, to Caesars Entertainment, the Indiana Gaming Commission approved the sale June 28.

• By BloodHorse Staff
• June 29, 2018

IHRC Approves Ownership Transfer of Indiana Tracks

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission June 27 approved the petition of the transfer of ownership of Hoosier Park, Indiana Grand, and all Winner’s Circle Off-Track Betting facilities from Centaur Gaming to Caesars Entertainment.

• By BloodHorse Staff
• June 27, 2018

Indiana Grand Adjusts End-of-Meet Schedule

During its monthly meeting Aug. 25, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved a request to alter the final week of racing at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino.

• August 29, 2017

Indiana Grand Sets All-Time Handle Record

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino established pari-mutuel handle and attendance records July 16, when it offered a 10-race program featuring the $500,000 Indiana Derby (gr. II).

• By Tom LaMarra
• July 17, 2016

Elmore to Retire From Centaur Racing

Brian Elmore, who oversees racing operations at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, is to retire Feb. 26 from Centaur Gaming, which operates the two Indiana racetracks.

• By BloodHorse Staff
• February 1, 2016

Purdue Breaks Ground on New Equine Clinic

The $8.8 million, state-of-the-art clinic will be about two miles from Indiana Grand Racing and Casino.

• By Eric Mitchell
• October 20, 2015

IHRC Report: Truesdail Missed Seven Positives

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission believes Truesdail Laboratories missed seven positives, including a Class I drug, in just 26 days of handling drug tests for the state.

• By Frank Angst
• July 7, 2015

IHRC Says Lab Missed Positives, Ends Contract

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has terminated its contract with Truesdail Laboratory after the regulator says the Tustin, Calif., facility failed to report positive findings in three samples

• By Frank Angst
• May 14, 2015

Lurie Joins Hoosier Park, Indiana Grand Teams

Lurie will make more than one dozen appearances throughout 2015 with the first appearance this weekend at Hoosier Park beginning Friday, April 3.

• By BloodHorse Staff
• April 1, 2015

Bill Would Allow Dealers at Indiana Racinos

A proposal to ease Indiana’s gambling laws, by permitting riverboat casinos to move onto land and allowing live dealers for table games at the state’s two racetrack casinos, won approval by a wide margin in the Indiana House.

• By The Associated Press
• February 26, 2015

Drug Testing Delays Mount, States Eye Options

Delays at the respected Lexington drug-testing laboratory LGC have forced two of its biggest customers, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission and Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, to consider other options.

• By Frank Angst
• October 14, 2014

NTRA Safety Alliance Accredits Indiana Grand

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville, Ind., has earned accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance, it was announced June 25.

• By BloodHorse Staff
• June 25, 2014

Table Game Legislation Advances in Indiana

Senators voted 32-18 Monday to approve the bill that would allow Indiana’s 10 riverboat casinos to move inland to adjacent property and permit live table games at the two horse track casinos.

• By The Associated Press
• February 27, 2013

Centaur Completes Indiana Grand Acquisition

Indianapolis-based Centaur Holdings announced Feb. 20 completing the acquisition of Indiana Grand Casino and Downs in Shelbyville, Ind.

• By BloodHorse Staff
• February 20, 2013

Indiana Table Game Bill Advances in Committee

The Indiana Senate Public Policy Committee unanimously approved the bill, which would allow Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs to add table games like blackjack and roulette.

• By BloodHorse Staff
• January 24, 2013

Indiana to Consider Table Games at Tracks

Indiana race tracks could move a step closer to being allowed to add table games on Wednesday, Jan. 23 when a state Senate committee considers changes to gambling laws.

• By Frank Angst
• January 22, 2013

Neck ‘n Neck Surges to Indiana Derby Win

Already a grade III winner, Neck ‘n Neck added a grade 2 score Oct. 6 when he rallied from 10th to win the $513,600 Indiana Derby at Hoosier Park.

• By Frank Angst
• October 6, 2012

Grace Hall Overpowers Indiana Oaks Field

Odds-on choice Grace Hall took command leaving the final turn and drew out to a dominating 5 3/4-length win over four opponents in the $205,600 Indiana Oaks (gr. II). Oct. 6 at Hoosier Park.

• By Jack Shinar
• October 6, 2012

Bourbon Courage Solid Pick in Indiana Derby

Grade II winner Bourbon Courage proved an easy winner last time out in the Super Derby (gr. II) at 1 1/8 miles. Now, the 3-year-old son of Lion Heart is being asked to shorten up to 1 1/16 miles in the Indiana Derby.

• By BloodHorse Staff
• October 3, 2012

Indiana Oaks Features Four Graded Winners

Becky Winemiller’s Wine Princess, whose sire and dam were both voted Horse of the Year, will try for consecutive graded stakes triumphs when she faces eight other 3-year-old fillies in the Indiana Oaks (gr. II).

• By BloodHorse Staff
• October 3, 2012

Hoosier Park Invests $3M in OTB Experience

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino has invested $3 million in a new off-track wagering facility designed to attract a broader range of customers in downtown Indianapolis.

Six to Settle the Score in Indiana Oaks

Six fillies, including Zayat Stables’ grade I winner A Z Warrior, were entered for Hoosier Park’s $200,000 Indiana Oaks (gr. II) Oct. 1.

• By Evan Hammonds
• September 28, 2011

HRTV to Air U.S. Stakes, Arc de Triomphe

HRTV will provide coverage of the U.S. stakes extravaganza on tap for Oct. 1, a major day of racing leading up to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, and the Oct. 2 Qatar Prix de l’ Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I).

• By BloodHorse Staff
• September 26, 2011