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Purses, Handle, Field Size Up at Hoosier Park

Purses, Handle, Field Size Up at Hoosier Park

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Indiana reported strong across-the-board gains for its 2010 meet that ended Oct. 24.

 Monday, October 25, 2010

Quarantined Horses Removed From Hoosier Park

Fifty-four quarantined horses are being removed from the Hoosier Park racetrack in Central Indiana after two others tested positive for a contagious infection.

 Thursday, October 08, 2009

NASCAR Champ Aids T-bred Retirement

While two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart prepares himself for transition to the next phase of his career--ownership of his own Sprint Cup team in 2009--the foundation that bears his name is funding the transition of a whole other group of racers from the track into second careers of their own.

 Sunday, November 16, 2008

Centaur to Develop Pennsylvania Harness Track and Gaming Facility

Centaur, which owns Hoosier Park in Indiana, received approval Sept. 5 from the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission to build and operate a mile-long harness track and gaming facility in northwest Pennsylvania.

 Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Centaur to Purchase Hoosier Park Interest from Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs announced Dec. 13 that it has reached an agreement to sell its majority interest in Hoosier Downs to former minority partner Centaur Inc.

 Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Waldrop heading Churchill's Kentucky operations; Tampa Bay adds Execs

Churchill Downs' president Alex Waldrop will oversee all company operations in Kentucky. Former Ellis Park president Jeffery Smith will take over the transition of Arlington International Racecourse into the Churchill family, but remains head of Hoosier Park.

 Friday, October 06, 2000