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Horseman Martin Banned from IN Tracks

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has banned key state racing official Ed Martin Jr. from both Hoosier State Thoroughbred tracks for two years due to an alleged license violation.

 Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Indiana Racing Dodges Bullet in State Budget

Indiana Racing Dodges Bullet in State Budget

Indiana lawmakers have passed a two-year, $28 billion budget that largely spares the horse racing and breeding industry, which was targeted for major reductions in the amount of revenue it receives from slot machines.

 Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Indiana Industry Fights Plan to Slash Funds

Representatives of Indiana's horse racing and breeding industry are lobbying against part of the proposed state budget that would reduce its share of revenue from racetrack gaming by about 55%.

 Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Officials: Compact Comes at Critical Point

Officials: Compact Comes at Critical Point

Uniform regulation got a major push from industry participants April 13 amid funding deficiencies for regulatory agencies and word a member of Congress is exploring creation of national commission for Thoroughbred racing.

 Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Indiana Industry Debates 'Quality of Racing'

Indiana Industry Debates 'Quality of Racing'

Less than two years into its slots-at-racetracks initiative, Indiana is in conflict and debate over its Thoroughbred racing and breeding programs, and how to strike a balance between them.

 Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Chairman of Indiana Racing/Breeding Coalition Resigns

Thoroughbred owner/breeder Ed Martin Jr., who helped develop the Indiana-bred program before Hoosier Park opened in the mid-1990s, has resigned as chairman of the Indiana Horse Racing and Breeding Coalition.

 Wednesday, October 01, 2003

Pari-Mutuel Pull-Tab Proposal in Indiana Lacks Unanimity

Legislation to legalize pari-mutuel pull-tabs could mean solid footing for Churchill Downs-owned Hoosier Park and upstart Indiana Downs, all interest groups in Indiana are not in agreement at how the bill is structured.

 Friday, February 07, 2003

'Mr. Indiana' Resigns From Panel to Race Horses

Ed Martin Jr., who authored the Indiana-bred incentive program and was very much involved in the start-up of Thoroughbred racing at Hoosier Park in 1995, said he would announce his resignation from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission during an awards dinner March 2.

 Friday, March 01, 2002

Indiana Dates: Hoosier Schedule Revised

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission granted 2002 racing dates to Hoosier Park and Indianapolis Downs Tuesday, but not without some changes. Hoosier Park will conduct a 90-day Standardbred meet and 70-day Thoroughbred meet, while Indianapolis Downs will offer 19 days of Standardbred racing next December.

 Wednesday, November 28, 2001

Conscience Clear to Swifty in Indiana

Stakes-placed Conscience Clear has been retired for stallion duty at Don and Dana Myers' Swifty Farms near Seymour, Ind.

 Tuesday, November 27, 2001