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Non-Racing Incident Sidelines Court With Hairline Fracture To Wrist

Jockey Jon Court, who last year became the oldest jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby at age 58, will miss all of Ellis Park's opening weekend after sustaining a hairline fracture in his hand, said agent Steve Krajcir.

Court, a six-time Ellis riding champ and the only person to win five straight titles, rode at Indiana Grand on Tuesday. Krajcir said the jockey slipped and fell in his backyard that evening, holding out his hand to brace himself. The agent said Court will miss the rest of this holiday weekend but that he's hopeful he can be back riding at Ellis Park July 17. That's when Ellis Park resumes racing after ceding next week to Keeneland's make-up meet.

“He thought it was going to be a lot worse,” Krajcir said. “He gets hurt more without horses than with them.”

Court had shoulder surgery in 2018 after a motorcycle accident, which came two years after sustaining broken ribs while water-tubing.

“He won't sit still,” said Krajcir, who in the past has said he wants to wrap Court in bubble wrap on days he's not riding.

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Shelby County Pantry Pals Receives Donation from Indiana Grand

In an effort to assist the elevated requests for food and non-perishable items, Indiana Grand Racing & Casino has made a donation of $4,000 to Shelby County Pantry Pals.

“This donation is greatly appreciated,” said Greg Gerline, president of Shelby County Pantry Pals. “These funds will be designated for food purchases for our seven food pantries in Shelby County.”

Elena Lisle, vice president of marketing at Indiana Grand, learned about the significant increase in requests for food. She coordinated the donation with Indiana Grand’s Community Impact team to assist the area as needs continue to escalate.

“We learned about the significant increase in requests from all of the food pantries in Shelby County,” said Lisle. “The requests have been up 400% from January this year, and we wanted to do our part as a good corporate neighbor to assist with those immediate needs.”

Shelby County Pantry Pals has expanded its services due to hardships associated with current COVID-19 conditions. A full list of locations and hours may be found at shelbycountypantrypals.com.

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Major Fed Tops Field Of 10 Seeking Derby Points In Wednesday’s Indiana Derby

A field of 10 has been drawn for the 26th running of the Grade 3 Indiana Derby Wednesday, July 8 at Indiana Grand. The race is part of the Kentucky Derby Championship Series with the top four finishers earning points toward the 2020 Kentucky Derby set for Saturday, Sept. 5. The Indiana Derby is carded as the 11th on the 12-race card with an estimated post time of 7:45 p.m. First post for the afternoon card is 2:20 p.m.

Leading the list of entrants for Indiana's richest horse race is Major Fed from the Greg Foley barn. The son of Ghostzapper finished second earlier this season in the Grade 2 Risen Star at Fairgrounds and returned in the next start for a fourth place finish in the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby. He competed in the Grade 3 Matt Winn at Churchill Downs in late May and will start from post eight with James Graham aboard.

Joining Major Fed as a contender for the Indiana Derby title is Winning Impression from the Dallas Stewart Stable. The grey Paynter gelding has not raced since early May, finishing fourth in his last start in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. Julien Leparoux gets the call aboard Winning Impression from post nine.

The entire Indiana Derby field, in post position order with jockey, includes: No Getting Over Me (Miguel Mena); Extraordinary (Luis Saez); Taishan (Rafael Bejarano); Earner (Stewart Elliott); Shared Sense (Florent Geroux); Background (Tyler Baze); Juggernaut (DeShawn Parker); Major Fed (James Graham); Winning Impression (Julien Leparoux) and Necker Island (Mitchell Murrill).

Leading into the Indiana Derby is the Grade 3 $200,000 Indiana Oaks. Heading the field is Graded Stakes winner Shedaresthedevil from the Brad Cox Stable. The Daredevil filly was a winner in the Grade 3 Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn Park in March and came back for a third place finish in the Grade 3 Fantasy Stakes in early May. Her most recent start was a win against allowance company at Churchill Downs in early June. Shesarethedevil will be ridden by Florent Geroux from post six in the 10-horse lineup.

The Indiana Derby Day card features six stakes total with purses for the day just under the $1 million mark. The program begins at 2:20 p.m. with the 12th running of the $75,000 Hoosier Breeders Sophomore Stakes. Other stakes on the card include the $75,000 Hoosier Breeders Sophomore Fillies Stakes, the $75,000 Indiana General Assembly Distaff (Listed), and the $75,000 Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial (Listed). A special $100,000-guaranteed Pick 5 pool will be offered on the last five races of the program, beginning with the Indiana General Assembly Distaff in Race 8.

Indiana Grand recently received permission to allow spectators during live racing. The facility will operate at reduced capacity, in accordance with State of Indiana and the Indiana Horse Racing Commission guidelines. All guests will be strongly encouraged to wear face masks in all locations, but will be required to wear face masks while indoors except while consuming food or beverages. Doors will open at Noon on Indiana Derby Day.

Live racing continues through Wednesday, Nov. 18 with action held Monday through Thursday beginning at 2:20 p.m. Four Saturday programs are slated for all-Quarter Horse days set for July 4, Aug. 8, Oct. 23 and Oct. 24.

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Spectators Return to Hoosier Park, Indiana Grand July 4

In conjunction with the State of Indiana and the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville will allow for live racing beginning July 4. Simulcast operations will also resume at both properties.

Both Hoosier and Indiana Grand will operate at reduced capacity, in accordance with State of Indiana and the Indiana Horse Racing Commission guidelines. All guests will be strongly encouraged to wear face masks in all locations, and will be required to wear face masks while indoors at both venues except while consuming food or beverages. Sports book operations at both properties remain closed until further notice. For a full list of all the amenities that will be available, visit www.harrahshoosierpark.com or www.IndianaGrand.com.

For additional updates on Caesars Entertainment’s response to COVID-19, click here.

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