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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Gemologist is coming into the 2012 Kentucky Derby at the top of his game. He boast a top class pedigree and an undefeated record. I believe Saturday will be the day he proves just how much class and talent he has.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
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Wednesday, April 04, 2012
A New York based partnership group, Drawing Away Stables is taking the NYRA circuit by storm. Drawing Away was founded in March of 2008 by Edward Boden and Robert Markus along with trainer David Jacobson. Drawing Away is a relatively new partnership, but they’re quickly showing how smart people along with hard work, integrity, and passion can succeed in this sport.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
March Madness in the state of Indiana means one thing… College Hoops! But, it also means we’re a mere month away from the opening of Indiana Downs, which just happens to be my favorite meet of the year! Let's take a look at my top 5 Indiana breds to look out for in 2012.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
My Dream For Indiana To Embrace Horse Racing To The Fullest. For The Two Tracks To Improve the Marking Of Indiana Racing. I Dream Of Watching A Breeders' Cup At Indiana Downs. Yes, It's Just A Dream. With A Little "Hoosier State Of Mind," We Can Make It A Reality!
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Our last Eclipse Award discussion. The Dark Horse Chris Sorenson and myself will be going over both turf divisions, older male and female divisions, and we'll be crowning our Horse Of The Year!
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
Hoosier State of Mind teams up with the "Chicago Dark Horse," Chris Sorenson to discuss which horse should be given the Eclipse Award in the two sprint divisions.
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Thursday, December 01, 2011
This week we introduce the second edition of the Eclipse Debates. The Chicago Dark Horse, Chris Sorenson and I will be looking at the 3 year old divisions and deciding who should deserve to be the Eclipse award winner.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Hoosier State of Mind teams up with The Chicago Dark Horse to start a week-by-week Eclipse Award discussion.
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Tuesday, November 08, 2011
On the biggest day in horse racing, with the world's best thoroughbred talent on display, it was a colt that prepped in the Indiana Derby that stole the show...
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Meet Scott Dick
My journey into the sport of kings has been different than most. I do not boast a royal pedigree, and in fact, before my interest in horse racing, my family thought the Kentucky Derby was the only race of the year! I'm the son of a minor league baseball player and a homemaker, which doesn't exactly scream grade I winner.
My passion for the sport started about 8 years ago.I was watching as Funny Cide was making his triple crown run. The “Gutsy Gelding” had my eyes glued to the television with each of his triple crown races. After watching Funny Cide on TV. I decided to make a trip down to our local track, Indiana Downs.This would be an experience that would change my life.
I looked over the program, while having no idea what I was doing,I decided to put my 5 dollars on a horse named Apollonea. As the gates broke and the announcer began his race call, I heard the words Apollonea to the lead. My excitement grew as I watched my horse lead all the way around the track, eventually drawing to win by an easy five lengths. Apollonea paid 58.00 to win, I was hooked from that point on.
For the past 8 years my life has been horse racing. I've tried to educate myself on every aspect of the sport and learn about it's past. The incredible run of the Super Filly Rachel Alexandra would also change my life. It was my intense passion and love for Rachel that would bring me to meet some of the greatest people in the world. I owe a lot to Rachel and this sport for introducing me to such wonderful people.
I want this blog to show that Indiana Racing stacks up with any track, anywhere! It will also show what great value can be found in Indiana for the bettors, and not to mention, the incredible purses for the owners and trainers.