2007 Indiana Race Dates Set

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved a 2007 racing calendar Tuesday, Nov. 14 that calls for 143 days of harness racing in the state. The schedule signals a net gain of two racing days over the 2006 schedule and a 12-day gap between meets at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs.

Hoosier Park will kick off a 61-day meet beginning April 6 and concluding June 30. Racing will be conducted Wednesday through Sunday each week. This year the Anderson track offered 60 days of racing.

Indiana Downs will host 82 days of racing in 2007. The Shelbyville oval will open its harness meet July 13 and close Nov. 3. The first post on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays is slated for 4:55 p.m., while Friday and Saturday programs will begin at 6:55 p.m.

In addition, Hoosier Park was granted a 61-day Thoroughbred meet while Indiana Downs will offer 48 Thoroughbred programs. The IHRC mandates that each track conduct a minimum of 120 live racing dates in order to operate satellite wagering facilities.

Source: The Horseman & Fair World Website (11-15-06)