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Hoosier Park Set to Open With an Air of Excitement

Hoosier Park is set to open for its 17th season of thoroughbred racing on Tuesday, August 2nd. Racing is scheduled every Tuesday through Saturday,with a post time of 5:30 during the week and a Saturday post time of 12:30. Every year the excitement builds, leading up to the opening of the Hoosier Par...Read More

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BrianZipse · Indiana Derby 2011 ... I will be there! · 304 days ago ·

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Chicago · I'll join you at the Ind Derby!! Great read Scott, looking forward to the domination by the Emigh/Becker combo! Can't wait for my first trip to a track other than AP and CBY!! · 304 days ago ·

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Winplacsho · I've never been to Hoosier Park, but will be there Thursday, Sept. 29th for the live racing. Too bad I won't be there for the big day on Oct. 1st. We should touch base if you're planning on being there that night. Beers on me! · 304 days ago ·

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hoosierbred77 · I believe we have the one of the best if not the best 2 year-old colt in the country named Alumni. Broke his maiden at first time asking while equaling the track record at 5 furlongs. Has any of the top 2 year-olds in the country done that or have bettered his time? The answer is no! · 288 days ago ·

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CauseForConcern · hoosierbred77 - The answer is YES!!!!! Alumni ran a 56.80, but J C's Pride ran a 56.54, breaking the record at Saratoga for 5 furlongs. · 288 days ago ·

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A Year of Success at Indiana Downs, Let's Build On It!

Indiana Downs concluded another successful year. The quality of racing in Indiana has improved so much, it's time we cater towards the horse racing patrons!Read More

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BrianZipse · Thanks for the mention, and I agree with what you said, Scott. I enjoyed the visit, and I definitely will be back! · 311 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · Scott, this is an excellent recap of the Indiana Downs meet!! As far as the pre-show goes, you'd be a great candidate as host!!! EXCELLENT ARTICLE! · 311 days ago ·

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RogerCaine · Scott, nice article. Another thing they should look at is starting the meet a little earlier and carding a stakes race the same day as the Bluegrass. If they can get it graded, they would be able to attract horses trying to make the Derby! · 311 days ago ·

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Indiana · Roger,beautiful point! There's been talks about making Indiana Downs the home of thoroughbred racing in Indiana completely, while having hoosier being all harness. I really don't see that happening. But I love your idea for having a Derby prep! · 311 days ago ·

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gocashking · Scott: I think Indiana Downs should seriously consider hiring you as the "pre-game" host. You are a great ambassador for that track. Have you considered approaching them? You should. GB · 310 days ago ·

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indyjack · Scoot, good analysis and comments on racing at I.D. But you were much too soft in your critique of the venue. The truth is there are so many basic things that need to be changed/improved to provide better service to the trackside customers that would require a full blog page to describe. It all boils down to an obvious lack of skilled management that do not recognize the basic services to increase and hold fans is sorely missing. When it takes 10-15 minutes to get served a draft beer, on a slow night, that's a management proble. I agree with you, the food available is terrible, and often what they do offer runs out half way through the races. As many times as I've been there I don't recall ever seeing a managerhanging out there to help staff, meet customers or to even just watch what goes on. Oh sure the current decision makers would say it's a lack of $$ to make improvements. Horse dung. It doesn't cost any more to serve good food than it does bad, and you can hire friendly, competent bartenders for the same pay as their bad ones. This place has such a golden opportunity to make this a truly enjoyable venue for both serious and casual race fans but there seems to be such a lack of desire for decision makers to make an effort. It's almost as if they want to lose money. Perhaps there are reasons for that? Anyway thanks for prompting some need for change. Perhaps if more people would express there concerns to the right people at I.D. some improvements will eventually be made. · 309 days ago ·

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indyjack · Ok, so I know your name isn't Scoot. Sorry about that. · 309 days ago ·

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ScottDick · I actually, totally agree with you, Jack. But you always should try to put a positive spin on it.. The track offers great racing, it's time management utilize's it. · 308 days ago ·

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