Indiana Harness Racing Family Holiday Moments - 2006
- "Happy Holidays" from Hoosier Hoofprints

Gage Edward Marshall - Age: 2

Born June 9, 2004, Gage Edward Marshall celebrates his third Christmas this year.  He is the son of Chad Marshall and Jamie Daley.  Many of us in Indiana remember Jamie, as she brought a horse named Redd Fox to Hoosier Park for a late closer in 1998 for her father.  Jamie's parents, Dan and Ann-Marie Daley race a large stable of horses each year.  Based in Florida and New York, the Daley Stable has campaigned Master Lavec, CJ's Secret, RC Royalty, and many more top horses.

Ab's Beach Boy - Age: 3

After fighting battles on the racetrack in 2006, Ab's Beach Boy enjoyed a little time relaxing over the holidays.  The son of Jenna's Beach Boy raced in some of the sports toughest events for sophomores, including the prestigious Little Brown Jug in Delaware, Ohio.  He took a lifetime mark of 1:51 at Indiana Downs in the start right before his trip to Delaware.  The effort was a track record at the Shelbyville, Indiana racetrack for 3-year-old colt pacers.  His 4-year-old stake schedule starts with some Late Closers at The Meadowlands.  He is eligible to the Complex, beginning on January 12, followed by the Aquarius in February.  The colt is owned by Ambalal R. Patel of Springfield, Ohio and trained throughout the summer by Indiana's father/daughter team of Harold and Stacey Ruddick after receiving his early lessons from Mike Lee in Xenia, Ohio.

Emily & Amanda Gaskin - Age: 19 & 16

Emily & Amanda Gaskin are the daughters of Ernie & Darla Gaskin of Anderson, Indiana.  The family operates Crimson Lane Farm, where His Mattjesty stands at stud.  The facility is also a fine training center for several stables in the industry.  Emily is a Freshman at the University of Kentucky, studying Animal Science.  Her younger sister, Amanda, is a Sophomore at Pendleton Heights High School.  In addition to competing in several other sports, she is currently on the Varsity Basketball Team.  Both girls have also been active in 4-H over the years.

Carson Mason Conrad - Age: 2

Born September 18, 2004, Carson Conrad celebrates his third Christmas this year.  Carson is the son of Charlie & Sarah (Boggs) Conrad.   He is the first child of the couple, who were married in March 2003.  Charlie is from a family of Harness Racing for several generations.  His is the son of Don & Rosie Conrad of Corydon, Indiana.  Charlie followed his father, Donnie; grandfather, Charles; and great-grandfather, Elmer, into the business.  Sarah is the granddaughter of Junior & Sarah Dalrymple of Oaklandon, Indiana.

Brandon Steven & Emily Elizabeth Gray - Ages: 4 & 1

Steve and Julie Gray should have a busy Holiday Season.  They have two young children celebrating Christmas.  Brandon Steven Gray, who will turn 5 on January 4th is their oldest.  He has a little sister, Emily Elizabeth, born on September 26, 2005.  Grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Russell and the late Mr. Jack Gray, Sr. of Lebanon, KY.  Jack Gray, Jr., well-known for his horses Delmartha and Thirty G's, is an uncle to the children.