Anderson, IN – Harrah’s Hoosier Park readies to host its ninth annual Empire of Hope event on Saturday (July 25), a day dedicated to raising funds for the Standardbred Transition Alliance and creating awareness for aftercare of the sport’s equine athletes with an evening of family fun activities and giveaways on track.
Since its inception in 2019, Empire of Hope has raised over $200,000 for the Standardbred Transition Alliance, including a record $75,000 in 2025. Guests and horsemen alike will have a wide array of ways to donate to the worthy cause all weekend at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.
On Friday (July 24) and Saturday, guests may donate $5 and receive $5 in either Free Slot Play or race wagering at the Caesars Rewards Center located in the Casino. Additionally on Friday, Empire of Hope T-Shirts are for sale at the program stand on Trackside during traditional business hours. Horsemen on the Hoosier Park backstretch will be able to participate in the Empire of Hope rummage sale in the paddock area from 11a .m. -6 p.m. on Friday.
On Saturday, in addition to the Give $5, Get $5, and T-Shirt sales, guests may also donate $5 to receive a Mystery Voucher worth up to $100 on trackside located near the Sports Book beginning at 5 p.m. Guests may also take a lap around the Hoosier Park oval behind a Standardbred with a Hoosier Park horseman from 4 – 5 p.m. for a $20 donation as part of Charity Chariots taking place in the front paddock on the track apron. Additionally, donation boxes for Empire of Hope are located throughout the property on Trackside and in the Casino where guests may deposit cash or Tito Tickets.
In addition to Empire of Hope, Saturday will also feature a Family Fun Saturday with Rock Walls, Euro Bungees, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks and a vendor market on the track apron from 2 – 10 p.m. on Saturday. There will also be a Free Amish Country Dinner available for all guests on the track apron, beginning at 5 p.m. while supplies last provided by Harness Horse Breeders of Indiana.
Saturday also marks the conclusion of the the Reins to the Roads promotion, where prizes valued at more than $15,000 will be given away throughout the evening. Prizes include a Denago Electric Golf cart, a Toro Zero Turn Mower, yard equipment, televisions, and a set of Wilson Golf Clubs. Guests at least 18 years of age may still get in on the drawings on Saturday, with free entries available near the winner’s circle beginning at 5 p,m, until the start of the sixth race. Prizes will be awarded on Saturday with drawings taking place after each of races 7-12. Prizes for the Reins to the Road drawing were donated by The Harness Breeders of Indiana and the Indiana Standardbred Association.
Live racing on Saturday gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with a 14-race program featuring the second leg of Indiana Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies, as well as $22,000 Open events for trotters and filly and mare pacers.
For more information on the 2026 live racing season, guests are encouraged to visit www.harrahshoosierpark.com.
About Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Harrah’s Hoosier Park, which is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), holds multiple awards from industry publications for customer service, entertainment, gaming, dining, and team member culture. Harrah’s Hoosier Park, a fully-integrated gaming and racing facility, features the newest slots, live table games, sports wagering, and a 7/8 mile oval horse track offering live harness racing each year. For more information, please visit www.HarrahsHoosierPark.com. Must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing at racetracks and 21 or older to gamble at casinos. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT (1-800-994-8448) ©2026 Caesars License Company, LLC.