Swingley Honored by ITOBA

Longtime Indiana horseman Duane Swingley was honored by the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association during a winner's circle presentation during the races at Indiana Grand Tuesday.

“Duane has dedicated a lot of years to the sport of horse racing,” said Tom Mosley, president of ITOBA. “Even before the first pari-mutuel race and even before the first slot machine, Duane has been committed to the betterment of the sport in our state.”

Swingley, who was joined in the winner's circle by members of ITOBA along with Indiana Grand management, received a plaque and belt buckle for more than 50 years of service to Indiana horse racing.

Swingley is a longtime board member for ITOBA and currently serves as first vice president of the executive board. In addition to being an active trainer and owner, Swingley also owns and operates Duane Swingley Auctioneers. Each fall he handles the details for ITOBA's Fall Mixed Sale. This year's event is set for Saturday, Oct. 16 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Receiving Barn at Indiana Grand.

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Indiana Racing Commission Approves Transfer in Ownership of Tracks

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) approved the transfer in ownership of Caesar’s Entertainment Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries to Eldorado Resorts Inc. during a meeting at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville July 13. The meeting concluded with the Commission’s conditional approval of the ownership transfer which includes Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing and Casino, Indiana Grand Racing & Casino and all Winner’s Circle Off-Track Betting facilities.

“While we appreciate everyone’s trust in the Commission’s ability to maintain Indiana’s high caliber racing program, we recognize the relationship between the casino and racing is a unique marriage,” stated Philip C. Borst, DVM, Chairman of IHRC. “This hand-in-hand partnership between the IHRC, horsemen and racetracks is necessary to succeed in moving Indiana racing to the next level.”

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Jockey Restrictions at Indiana Grand

Indiana Grand Racecourse will require all jockeys accepting mounts at the track to ride exclusively at that facility, effective July 10. Any jockey currently riding at Indiana Grand who enters jockey’s quarters at another racetrack will not be allowed to return to Indiana Grand without self-quarantining for 14 days. After that time period, the jockey will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test. Jockeys who wish to move their tack to Indiana Grand must also go through the 14-day quarantine and provide a negative Covid-19 test before they will be accepted to ride at the track.

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