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Indy Downs Gets Dates; Turfway to Stay Open

A day after Centaur Holdings announced its purchase of Indiana Downs had been finalized, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission Feb. 22 approved a plan to shift all 2013 Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse dates to Indiana Downs.

 Friday, February 22, 2013

IHRC Cuts Ties with Administrative Judge

An administrative law judge recently charged with her second offense for driving while intoxicated will no longer work for the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.

 Friday, February 22, 2013

Court Halts Suit Against Two Indiana Trainers

A U.S. district court has thrown out litigation brought by former Thoroughbred owner/breeder Ed Martin Jr. against trainers Randy Klopp and Joe Davis.

 Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Indiana Step Closer to Consolidation of Dates

Indiana Step Closer to Consolidation of Dates

Indiana Downs is one step closer to becoming the sole location for Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing in the state.

 Sunday, December 16, 2012

Corticosteroid Use Discussed at CE Program

Corticosteroid injections are overused on racehorses but don't contribute to catastrophic breakdowns, a medication consultant said during a June 27 continuing education program for licensed Thoroughbred horsemen in Indiana.

 Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Diener Appointed Indiana Commission Chair

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed attorney William Diener as chairman of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to replace Sarah McNaught, who has stepped down effective July 2.

 Thursday, June 28, 2012

Equine Health a Topic at Indiana CE Program

Diagnosing and treating upper and lower respiratory issues and the use of corticosteroids in racehorses will be discussed as part of a continuing education seminar for trainers June 27 at Indiana Downs.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Court Overturns Martin Ban in Indiana

An Indiana judge has found in favor of the former executive director of the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association in his ongoing battle with the state's racing commission.

 Monday, June 18, 2012

Indiana Downs Gets OK to Resume Live Racing

Indiana Downs got the go-ahead to resume training June 16 and live racing June 18 after the Indiana Horse Racing Commission ruled horsemen's assertions the dirt surface is unsafe were "unfounded and uncorroborated."

 Friday, June 15, 2012
Indiana Downs Racing Halted Pending Probe

Indiana Downs Racing Halted Pending Probe

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has suspended live racing at Indiana Downs June 15-16 pending examination of the track's racing surface.

 Thursday, June 14, 2012

Martin Files Suit Against Indiana Commission

Ed Martin Jr., has filed a federal suit against the Indiana Horse Racing Commission stemming from an investigation into horses kept at his farm in Florida.

 Thursday, April 19, 2012
Amoss Faces Stiff Fine, Suspension in Indiana

Amoss Faces Stiff Fine, Suspension in Indiana

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has initiated an administrative action against trainer Tom Amoss that could result in a 60-day suspension and $5,000 fine.

 Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Indiana HRC Establishes Legal Department

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has hired Lea Ellingwood as general counsel.

 Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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

Cuts in Indiana Racing Subsidy Recommended

Following an attempt earlier this year by the Indiana legislature to reduce the amount of funds from slots at racetracks that are allotted to the horse racing industry, the Indiana inspector general made the same suggestion.

 Thursday, November 10, 2011

IN Trainer Fights 10-Year Abuse Suspension

Janey Adams, a 22-year-old Indiana-based owner/trainer, has been accused of abusing and neglecting a Thoroughbred in her care and was recommended to receive a 10-year suspension by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.

 Sunday, October 30, 2011

Indiana OKs Supplements for Open Company

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has approved purse supplements for Indiana-breds running in certain open races, effective immediately.

 Wednesday, July 14, 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

Top Indiana Sired/Bred Performers Announced

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission and The Indiana Thoroughbred Breed Development Program have announced the leading Indiana-sired and -bred performers for the year 2009.

 Friday, February 19, 2010

KHRC Hires Director of Enforcement

Patrick Adams has been hired by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to serve as director of enforcement, a position the KHRC said has been vacant for almost two years because of budget woes.

 Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Hoosier Park Race Dates Approved

Hoosier Park Racing and Casino recently received approval from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission for dates and post times in 2009. The facility will offer 80 days of Standardbred racing and 63 days of Thoroughbred racing, with 21 of those days including Quarter Horse racing during the 2009 calendar year.

 Friday, December 12, 2008
Ellis Park, Others Squeezed by Indiana

Ellis Park, Others Squeezed by Indiana

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Downs have submitted requests for 2009 schedules that could significantly impact surrounding states.

 Monday, November 03, 2008

Indy-Bred Purses Get $800,000 Bump

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved a plan Aug. 14 that calls for significant increases to purses offered through the Thoroughbred Breed Development program at the upcoming Hoosier Park meet.

 Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Indiana Extends Steroids Grace Period

Indiana Extends Steroids Grace Period

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted May 12 to extend the grace period for anabolic steroid positives at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs to 90 days.

 Tuesday, May 13, 2008

With Slots on Way, Changes in Indiana

Steroids, new emergency rules for horse racing, and updates on racetrack casino construction at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs dominated the discussion during the March 11 Indiana Horse Racing Commission meeting.

 Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Indiana Sticks With Steroids Plan

Indiana Sticks With Steroids Plan

Indiana is moving forward with plans to implement regulation and testing of anabolic steroids in racehorses April 1.

 Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Mid-Atlantic States Move Toward Regulation of Steroids

Regulations ultimately resulting in a race-day ban on anabolic steroids most likely will be in place in many states in the Mid-Atlantic region by April 1, 2008.

 Friday, October 12, 2007

Indiana Tracks to Offer 117 Thoroughbred Dates in 2008

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has unanimously approved the Thoroughbred racing calendar for 2008, awarding 117 days for the state's horsemen at two racetracks.

 Tuesday, October 02, 2007

### Indiana to Regulate Steroids; Questions Raised

Indiana has become the first state to adopt model rules for regulating use of anabolic steroids in racehorses, but horsemen and others believe the move could be premature.

 Sunday, September 30, 2007

Indiana to Regulate Steroids; Questions Raised

Indiana has become the first state to adopt model rules for regulating use of anabolic steroids in racehorses, but horsemen and others believe the move could be premature.

 Sunday, September 30, 2007

Signals Restored in Indiana, But Questions Linger

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission's ban on the import of signals from Arlington Park and Calder Race Course turned out to be short-lived.

 Friday, August 24, 2007

Indiana Commission Bans Arlington, Calder Signals

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted unanimously Aug. 21 to ban the import of signals from Arlington Park and Calder Race Course at all wagering outlets in the state.

 Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Indy Commission Could Rule on Simulcast Status

It appears the simulcast signals from Arlington Park and Calder Race Course could be pulled from other Indiana wagering outlets, this time at the urging of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.

 Monday, August 20, 2007

Indiana Racetracks Buy Land With Expansion in Mind

Two Indiana racetracks are buying land for the purpose of expanding their operations given the advent of slot machines.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Indiana Rules Keep Suspended Trainers from Transferring Horses

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has voted unanimously to endorse new rules that disallow a suspended trainer from transferring a horse to a spouse, immediate family member, or assistant trainer.

 Monday, March 19, 2007

Star Dabbler's Connections Drop Indiana Derby Protest

A protest filed by the connections of Star Dabbler involving the finish of the $513,200 Indiana Derby (gr. II) has been withdrawn.

 Friday, December 01, 2006

Commission Awards Live Racing Dates in Indiana

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has unanimously approved a 2007 racing calendar for the state's Thoroughbred horsemen that offers 109 dates at Indiana Downs and Hoosier Park

 Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Decision on Indiana Derby Protest Expected Soon

A decision could be made the week of Oct. 29 regarding the protest of a dead-heat decision in the $513,200 Indiana Derby (gr. II) held Oct. 7 at Hoosier Park. The protest was filed by owner Barry Schwartz after his colt, Star Dabbler, was placed first in a dead heat with Cielo Gold in the 1 1/16-mile contest.

 Monday, October 30, 2006

Indiana Adopts Rules for Raceday Security Crackdown

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has adopted 21 emergency regulations that make up a sweeping integrity initiative for horse racing in the state.

 Thursday, March 09, 2006

Indiana Backstretch Integrity Plan is Reviewed

A program designed to increase security at racetracks is being offered for public comment and could be approved by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission in March.

 Wednesday, January 25, 2006

2006 Racing Dates Approved by Indiana Racing Commission

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted unanimously Thursday, Nov. 10 on a proposed 110-day calendar for the state's Thoroughbred horsemen in 2006. The schedule calls for a 61-day meeting at Hoosier Park in the fall and a revised 49-day program at Indiana Downs next spring.

 Friday, November 11, 2005

Changes Sought in 2006 Indiana Racing Schedule

Seeking to build upon a successful 2005 meet, Indiana Downs has submitted a proposal for 2006 race dates that would shift the 49-day meet back two weeks and incorporate afternoon racing three days a week. The Shelbyville track offered afternoon racing this spring in the form of a "Turf Tuesdays" program.

 Thursday, September 15, 2005

Hoosier Park Opens Saturday With Full Fields

Hoosier Park is set to open its 60-day Thoroughbred meeting Saturday and if entries for the opening weekend are any indication, the Anderson oval could have a strong meet. A total of 14 races are carded for opening night, with 10 of the 11 Thoroughbred events attracting full fields.

 Friday, September 02, 2005

Indiana Downs Horses Tested for Strangles

Some horses at Indiana Downs are being tested for strangles after two of them showed symptoms of the equine respiratory disease in the receiving barn May 19. Live racing subsequently was canceled for the evening.

 Friday, May 20, 2005

Indiana Panel OKs Guild Patch, Racing Dates

Jockeys in Indiana have been granted permission by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to display the Jockeys' Guild patch on their riding pants, but corporate advertising won't be permitted.

 Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Few Changes in Indiana's 2005 Date Request

Indiana's 2005 racing calendar could be summed up in two words: status quo. Earlier this month the Indiana Horse Racing Commission requested proposed race dates from Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs. Both racetracks have asked for Standardred and Thoroughbred dates consistent with their 2004 schedules.

 Sunday, September 19, 2004

Indiana Panel: No Cutoff of Kentucky Signal

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission Aug. 2 rebuffed Indiana Downs' latest attempt to ban Kentucky Thoroughbred signals from all wagering outlets in the state.

 Tuesday, August 03, 2004

Indiana to Study Impact of Kentucky Signal on State

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission April 21 called for an economic impact study on the impact of having--or not having--Kentucky signals available at the state's racetracks and off-track betting parlors.

 Thursday, April 22, 2004

Indiana, Kentucky at Odds Over Import of Signals

Indiana Downs has once again asked the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to consider a proposal that could ban Kentucky signals from the state's wagering network.

 Monday, March 08, 2004

Indiana Racing Calendar for 2004 Approved by Panel

Thoroughbred racing gained eight days and Standardbred racing lost eight days under a 2004 schedule approved Oct. 15 by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.

 Thursday, October 16, 2003
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