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Indiana Grand 2021 Race Dates Approved

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino received approval for 2021 racing dates Thursday at the monthly Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) meeting. The schedule will offer 120 days of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing beginning Tuesday, Apr. 13 and running through Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

Racing will start off with a hybrid schedule of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday racing in April moving to the full schedule of Monday through Thursday in May. First post will be 2:25 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Thursdays first post will be 3:25 p.m.

A total of eight Saturdays will also be included on the schedule with Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing held Saturday, May 1, which is GI Kentucky Derby day, and Saturday, Oct. 30, which will be Indiana Champions Day. Post time will be noon on those days.

Six All-Quarter Horse days have been allotted throughout the meet. Dates set exclusively for the sprinters include June 5, July 3, July 24, Aug. 14, Sept. 4 and Oct. 9. Post times for the all-Quarter Horse dates is set for 10 a.m.

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Indiana Grand Provides Donation to Court and Child Advocacy Group

Being involved in a court case can be very intimidating for a child. The presence of the Court and Child Advocacy Group is essential in creating an environment that eases the stress for children going through difficult times. Their efforts were recently recognized by Indiana Grand Racing & Casino with a $5,000 donation to their organization.

“They are a volunteer-based program and they speak for children in court who have been victims of abuse and neglect,” said Lindsay Fish, director of sales and business development. “They give children a place to communicate their needs and their service is so important in our community. We are thankful for their commitment to these kids and glad we can assist with their mission.”

The Court and Child Advocacy Group is part of the Rush and Shelby County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), a not for profit organization. Their mission is to ensure all children thrive in a safe and secure home. Kelly Smith-Ford serves as the executive director of the local chapter and was recently presented with a check from Indiana Grand, represented by Mike Rich, senior vice president and general manager, Fish, and Elena Lisle, vice president of marketing.

“We plan to put $1,000 back for mattresses for the kids we work with,” said Smith-Ford. “The other $4,000 will be used to buy the book ‘Do You Have a Secret’ as well as ‘Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention.’ Thank you so much to Indiana Grand for believing in our mission. We appreciate the community support.”

To become a volunteer or to donate to The Court and Child Advocacy Group located in Rush and Shelby County, go to the CASA website at www.childadvocates.net or contact the local office at (317) 392-1212.

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Indiana Grand Donates to Cancer Relief

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino recently donated $5,000 to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, which provides assistance to patients currently fighting cancer. The Cancer Association of Shelby County was unable to hold its major fundraiser this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The donation, part of Indiana Grand’s year-end initiative to give back to the local community, was made during a special presentation at the track.

“We have many team members that have battled cancer in the past or are currently dealing with the disease,” said Elena Lisle, Indiana Grand’s vice president of marketing. “We have recently lost a few fellow team members to cancer, and the impact of losing a loved one is a tremendous blow to any family, including a work family. Being able to step up and provide any assistance is so important and we are glad to help out in any way we can.”

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Despite Shorter Meet, Indiana Grand Sets Several New Wagering Records

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville, Ind., completed its 18th season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing Thursday, Nov. 18. The abbreviated 96-day season offered 92 days of combined Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing along with four days dedicated directly to the sprinters to set a new wagering record of $198,960,722.

Record numbers were posted throughout the season. The track recorded its highest single program handle on the Indiana Derby Wednesday, July 8, with a total of $5,979,952 wagered on the 12-race card. The Indiana Derby race alone garnered $1,026,395, which was a single race record for the track. The four-day race period also marked the best week ever in the 18-year history of racing for Indiana Grand with a total of $13,176,192 wagered.

Overall, the track saw an increase of 60.93 percent over 2019. A total of $198,960,722 was wagered from all sources in 2020 compared to $123,635,376 in 2019 – with 26 fewer days in 2020.

Quarter Horse racing also saw a 17.33 percent increase in 2020. Total handle for Quarter Horse racing in 2020 was $20,143,348.30 compared to $17,168,338 in 2019 with two fewer all-Quarter Horse days held in 2020 compared to 2019. The track recorded its largest single card handle on an all-Quarter Horse day with $819,708.35 wagered on the Saturday, Aug. 8 program.

The final week of racing also established some records as a total of $3,869,898 was wagered on the final program of the year, Thursday, Nov. 19, marking the largest handle on a non-Indiana Derby racing card in the history of the track.

In all, a total of six days in 2020 showed handle in excess of $3 million. Only one card all season containing Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing did not eclipse $1 million in total handle, which was a shortened two-race day due to weather cancellation. The total of 91 days with handle in excess of $1 million is also a track record for Indiana Grand.

“To get 96 racing days in during these unprecedented times is a real credit to the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) staff, our horsemen and our very dedicated group of employees,” said Eric Halstrom, vice president and general manager of racing. “When you consider that we did all of that while breaking every handle record on the books makes the season a success by any measure.”

Racing dates for 2021 will be reviewed and expected to be approved by the IHRC at their monthly meeting in December. Indiana Grand hopes to return to its regular 120- racing season including six days dedicated to Quarter Horse racing.

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