IN HARNESS RACING, IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE FRIDAY, OCT. 27 & SATURDAY, OCT. 28 YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2017 BREEDERS CROWN
A LETTER FROM RICK Our team at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is honored to host the coveted Breeders Crown on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28. This $6 million championship event will feature the greatest harness racing athletes in the world competing over two nights. Not only is this a first for Hoosier Park in its 23-year history, it s a first for the entire state of Indiana. Our mission is to deliver the very best Breeders Crown experience in the lifetime of the event. It is our hope that our community, members of the racing industry and racing fans alike will share in our excitement and enthusiasm in bringing such a prestigious event to Indiana. The Hoosier Park team will be ready to welcome thousands of visitors from across the country, North America and even overseas for the Breeders Crown. Please use this reference guide to help you prepare for this event at Hoosier Park. We are proud of what Central Indiana has to offer, and we re pleased to share this championship event with you. Please feel free to contact our team if you have any additional questions about the Breeders Crown or about Hoosier Park. Thank you for being a part of the 2017 Breeders Crown. We appreciate your support! Sincerely, Rick Moore Vice President & General Manager of Racing Hoosier Park Racing & Casino 2 DAYS 12 RACES $6 MILLION On Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 Hoosier Park will host the Breeders Crown, a $6 million championship event with six Crown races per evening. As one of The Hambletonian Society s richest and most prestigious events, the Breeders Crown features competition between the greatest harness racing athletes in the world. Not only will the Breeders Crown take place in the Midwest for the first time in three decades, it will take place for the very first time on Indiana soil. With more than 100 champions and only 12 crowns available, this weekend of harness racing is guaranteed to go down in history. LUCKY FRIENDLY FUN HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO HOOSIER LUCKY FRIENDLY FUN! At Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, we take great pride in being the luckiest, the friendliest and the most fun destination in Indiana! Our doors are open 24/7 for winning and excitement on the newest and hottest slots in the state. With big jackpots every day, you re sure to find your Hoosier Lucky! Here, you ll experience the best harness racing in North America, featuring the industry s top champions. You ll indulge in award-winning restaurants, grab-n-gos and cocktail lounges. And, you ll truly learn the meaning of Hoosier Friendly with superior guest service from our Hoosier Park team. Stay for the encore, and rock out in Hoosier style with world-class entertainment, thrilling events and memorable moments found only at Hoosier Park! That is what Hoosier Fun is all about! At Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, we have the heart of Hoosiers, and everybody has a Hoosier within them! #IKNOWWHEREILLBE #CROWN17
BREEDERS CROWN 2017 EVENT WEEK MONDAY, OCT. 9 Art-Rageous Online Auction Opens - Anderson Community Schools student artwork benefiting official Breeders Crown Charity Sponsors: Standardbred Retirement Foundation, Harness Horse Youth Foundation, Animal Protection League and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption FRIDAY, OCT. 20 & SATURDAY, OCT. 21 Breeders Crown Eliminations MONDAY, OCT. 23 Indiana Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Breeders Crown Post Position Draw - Invitation Only TUESDAY, OCT 24 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25 Fright Night at the Races - 5:30 pm - Family Halloween Celebration THURSDAY, OCT. 26 Crowning Our Heroes - Veterans Appreciation Day Horsemen s Welcome Reception - Hoosier Park Welcomes Breeders Crown Finalists National FFA Career Success Tours in Breeders Crown Village FRIDAY, OCT. 27 Breeders Crown Filly & Mare Championship Events - First Post 6 pm SATURDAY, OCT. 28 Breeders Crown Colt & Gelding Championship Events - First Post 6 pm OFFICIAL BREEDERS CROWN Visit Hoosier Park s Shelby s Gifts and stock up MERCHANDISE on exclusive Breeders Crown gear! Plus, items are available for purchase at www.hambletonian.com!
ENJOY THE 2017 BREEDERS CROWN ON OCT. 27 & 28 Hoosier Park will offer an array of Breeders Crown experiences located throughout the property. THE GRANDSTANDS TICKETS REQUIRED Grandstand tickets are $15 per person, per day, and include a reserved seat in Hoosier Park s state-of-the-art Terrace Showroom. Ticket holders will enjoy $10 in free race wagers or $10 in free dining, and an official Breeders Crown race program. Packages are available for purchase via Ticketmaster or in Hoosier Park s box office at Shelby s Gifts. VOODOO BBQ & GRILL AND CABALLO LOCO LOCATED IN THE TERRACE OPEN FOR PUBLIC DINING VooDoo BBQ & Grill - Featuring New Orleans-style barbeque, signature sides, sweet tea and more. Taste the magic of VooDoo BBQ & Grill! Caballo Loco - Featuring authentic Mexican street fare including made-from-scratch salsas, authentic tacos, fajitas, margaritas, ice-cold cervezas and more! DOG N SUDS LOCATED IN LOWER LEVEL OPEN FOR PUBLIC DINING Featuring made-to-order hot dogs, burgers, hot fresh fries, frosty root beer and more! FAZOLI S LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL OPEN FOR PUBLIC DINING Featuring fresh pastas, salads, pizza and more! THE SHOE LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL OPEN TO PUBLIC Featuring ice-cold beer and cocktails close to the final stretch of the race track. DAN PATCH BREWHOUSE LOCATED IN THE TERRACE LIMITED AVAILABILITY Named in honor of Indiana s most famous Standardbred race horse, Dan Patch, the Dan Patch Brewhouse spotlights Indiana s finest craft beers and local wines. THE PEGASUS LOUNGE LOCATED IN THE TERRACE OPEN TO PUBLIC The Pegasus Lounge features a wide variety of imported and domestic beers, cocktails and the best seats in the house for live racing. During the Breeders Crown, the Pegasus Bar will be open to the public with standing room only. Additionally a small area along the rail will be dedicated to invited guests. GOLD RIBBON PARTY Homestretch Steakhouse, Clubhouse & Prime Harvest Buffet INVITATION ONLY The Homestretch Steakhouse/Clubhouse and Prime Harvest Buffet will host an invitation-only event on both evenings of the Breeders Crown and will not be available to the public. This party will also host the connections of Breeders Crown horses. This space will close on Thursday, Oct. 26 and will reopen for normal operation on Sunday, Oct. 29. ADDITIONAL VENDORS/FOOD OFFERINGS LOCATED OUTSIDE IN THE YARD & IN THE CASINO Hoosier Park will host local food truck favorites in the Yard on both Friday & Saturday depending on weather. Additionally, easy grab & go options will also be provided throughout the property to provide tasty options. SIMULCAST AREA/BETTING CARRELS LOCATED IN THE TERRACE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - NOW ON SALE Hoosier Park s cutting-edge, individual betting carrels feature HD-TVs in a state-of-the-art simulcast center. Never leave your seat or the action with FastBet Mobile wagering and convenient betting. Tickets are $50 per person, per day, and include $20 in free race wagers or dining and an official Breeders Crown race program. Packages are available for purchase via Ticketmaster or in Hoosier Park s box office at Shelby s Gifts. THE BREEDERS CROWN VIP PARTY TENT RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - ADDITIONAL SEATING MAY BE PURCHASED IN OCTOBER Guests who purchased seating for the VIP Party Tent will be required to make full payment by Sept. 30, 2017. Guests may call to ensure their deposit or payment at (800) 526-7223. VIP Party Tent check-in will begin at 4 pm on Friday and Saturday located in the Terrace, just across from Shelby s Gifts. Check-in is required prior to entering the VIP Party Tent in The Yard. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet, including desserts. The VIP Party Tent will also feature multiple cash bars. Additionally, all guests in the VIP Party Tent will have access to live mutuel clerks, self-serve betting terminals and FastBet Mobile technology. The climate-controlled tent will also feature entertainment and luxury outdoor restrooms. NO SMOKING Hoosier Park will go non-smoking throughout the Terrace on both Friday & Saturday of the Breeders Crown to support a family-friendly environment. Smoking will only be permitted in the casino or outdoors.
BREEDERS CROWN RACES ABOUT THE HAMBLETONIAN SOCIETY The Hambletonian Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1924 to sponsor the race for which it was named, the Hambletonian Stakes. The society s mission is to encourage and support the breeding of Standardbred horses through the development, administration and promotion of harness racing stakes, early-closing races and other special events. The Hambletonian Society owns 131 of harness racing s most prominent races: the Hambletonian Stakes; the Hambletonian Oaks; and the sport s championship series, the Breeders Crown. The Breeders Crown was initiated by the Hambletonian Society in 1984 to enhance the Standardbred breeding industry and to promote the sport of harness racing by providing a lucrative high profile race in each of its different categories. FRIDAY, OCT. 27 FIRST POST 6 PM $600,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Filly Pace $500,000 Breeders Crown Three-Year-Old Filly Pace $600,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Filly Trot $500,000 Breeders Crown Three-Year-Old Filly Trot $250,000 Breeders Crown Mare Trot $250,000 Breeders Crown Mare Pace SATURDAY, OCT. 28 FIRST POST 6 PM $600,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Colt Pace $500,000 Breeders Crown Three-Year-Old Colt Pace $600,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Colt Trot $500,000 Breeders Crown Three-Year-Old Colt Trot $500,000 Breeders Crown Trot $400,000 Breeders Crown Pace
TRAVEL INFORMATION AIRPORT INFORMATION The Anderson Municipal Airport is located within five miles of Hoosier Park. The Indianapolis International Airport is located approximately 45 miles from the track. For shuttle service from the Anderson Airport, contact the racing office or Guest Services. CAR RENTAL Budget Car Rental - (765) 642-8076 Enterprise Car Rental - (765) 640-0000 SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION Shuttle transportation will be available to and from all Anderson area hotels and Hoosier Park throughout Breeders Crown weekend beginning Friday, Oct. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 29. Visit HoosierPark.com for more details. October 09 28 ART rageous Culture for a Cause Breeders Crown Art Show & Online Auction at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino In celebration of the 34th edition of the Breeders Crown, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Anderson Community Schools are joining together for an ART-rageous show and auction benefiting the Official Breeders Crown Charity Beneficiaries: The Standardbred Retirement Foundation The Harness Horse Youth Foundation The Animal Protection League New Vocations Racehorse Adoption From paintings and sculptures to glasswork and woodwork, Anderson Community Schools finest young artists will be creating priceless pieces of art to be showcased both at Hoosier Park and in an online auction beginning Monday, Oct. 9 through the Breeders Crown on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28. We invite you to join us as we recognize our talented students. To place your bid beginning Monday, Oct. 9, visit HoosierPark.com for more online auction information. LOCAL HOTEL INFORMATION Anderson Best Western Plus Less Than 2 Miles Away 2114 East 59th Street (765) 649-2500 Holiday Inn Express Less Than 5 Miles Away 6720 South Scatterfield Road (765) 779-0111 Hampton Inn Less Than 5 Miles Away 2312 Hampton Drive (765) 622-0700 Quality Inn & Suites Less Than 5 Miles Away 1836 East 64th Street (765) 641-9980 Muncie Comfort Inn & Suites 3400 North Marleon Drive (765) 587-0294 Fairfield Inn by Marriott 3400 North Marleon Drive (765) 282-6666 Courtyard Marriott 601 South High Street (765) 287-8550 Noblesville Cambria Suites 13500 Tegler Drive (317) 773-4970 Holiday Inn Express 13625 Tegler Drive (317) 316-0606 Springfield ILLINOIS Champaign Chicago Terre Haute South Bend Lafayette Bloomington INDIANA Evansville Indianapolis Fort Wayne Louisville KENTUCKY Toledo Dayton Cincinnati OHIO Columbus ALL ROADS LEAD TO HOOSIER PARK! City Fort Wayne, IN Lafayette, IN Bloomington, IN Dayton, OH Terre Haute, IN Cincinnati, OH South Bend, IN MI 88 89 93 97 120 120 152 TIME 1:00 1:30 1:48 1:57 1:59 2:06 2:30 Courtyard Marriott Less Than 25 Miles Away 17863 Foundation Drive (317) 770-7800 CITY Lexington, KY Columbus, OH Champaign, IL Toledo, OH Chicago, IL Evansville, IN Springfield, IL MI 200 156 151 189 208 215 246 TIME 3:29 2:50 2:39 2:38 3:26 3:31 3:54
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