Horseshoe Indianapolis accomplished its twenty second season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing Nov. 14 with report numbers. A complete of 124 days have been held, with six devoted to all Quarter Horse racing. Whole home deal with exceeded $282 million, in comparison with $279 million in 2023, which was additionally a report yr.
“As soon as once more, we’re very happy with our racing program this season and it’s the results of a powerful group effort between our employees, horsemen, and the Indiana Horse Racing Fee,” stated Eric Halstrom, vp and common supervisor of racing. “Everybody contributed to our success this season, which is clearly proven in our wagering outcomes. We genuinely admire the assist of all followers internationally in watching and wagering on our races. It’s totally gratifying to see such constructive outcomes for the laborious work all of us put in all through the season.”
Ultimate wagering tallies will probably be accessible later within the yr. The present tally of $282 million doesn’t embrace worldwide numbers that may almost certainly push the entire into the vary of $320 million. The typical whole deal with per race was $236,886, displaying a 1.6% enhance over 2023.
A complete of 1,191 races have been carried out. Of that tally, 971 Thoroughbred races have been held in 2024, in comparison with 983 in 2023. The typical variety of starters per race was 7.9. Ten fewer races have been held on the turf in 2024 in comparison with 2023, displaying the impact climate performed on a number of racing days.
The spotlight of the yr was the thirtieth operating of the Indiana Derby (G3) and Indiana Oaks (G3) July 6. Greater than $8.1 million was wagered on the day, establishing an Indiana report for a single-card deal with. In all, 13 days topped $3 million in deal with.
“Indiana Derby Day continues to develop every year and has undoubtedly captured the eye of the racing world the primary Saturday in July,” stated Halstrom. “We have now an incredible crowd on monitor along with the multitude of places taking our racing sign all through the world. Our employees and horsemen placed on an awesome present that day.”
Randy Klopp earned his third main coach title prior to now 4 years, whereas Alberto Burgos received his first main jockey title. John Haran was awarded the highest proprietor of the meet. Oscar Villarreal secured the tenth annual Juan Saez Main Apprentice title. The highest horse was Cupid’s Runaway , winner of seven of his eight begins on the meet. The Cupid gelding was ridden by Burgos for Klopp and proprietor Reese Ranch.
Racing returns for the twenty third season April 15.
This press launch has been edited for content material and magnificence by BloodHorse Workers.
