Anderson, IN —On Friday (Oct. 2), Harrah’s Hoosier Park will host its first annual College Night for a night at the races featuring a scholarship giveaway, handicapping contest, entertainment, and more.
Starting at 6:00 p.m., students that provide a valid student ID will have the opportunity to register for the College Night promotions that are taking place throughout the evening. All students will receive a free $5 Bet Voucher, Report Card handicapping contest and entry into a $2,500 Scholarship giveaway. Likewise, the first 100 students will go home with a free 2026 College Night shirt.
$2,500 Scholarship – After the conclusion of race 10, one lucky student will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship. The scholarship presentation will take place at the winner’s circle. This scholarship is done in partnership with the Indiana Standardbred Association.
$1,000 Report Card Handicapping Contest – During races 5-9, students will have the opportunity to participate in a special $1000 Report Card Handicapping contest by giving letter grades to their preferred picks in those races. The top five students in points received will be given a VISA gift card. Winners will be announced shortly after race nine and can pick up their prize at the winners circle.
· 1st – $500
· 2nd – $250
· 3rd – $125
· 4th – $75
· 5th – $50
Entertainment – Along with the giveaways, students will enjoy party games featured on the Hoosier Park apron. Games include Lawn Pong, Lawn Die, Corn Hole, and Ladder Toss. While enjoying games on the HOP, music will be played by a local dj from 6pm-10pm.
Meal Deal – Food and beverage deals will be on the menu for College Night including a meal deal, $2 Busch Lights, and $5 Draft beer, helping fuel the night’s festivities.
Friday Night Fling – In addition to College Night, students and patrons that are 21+ will have another opportunity to enter into the $20,000 Friday Night Fling down by the winners circle, starting at 5:30 pm. Guests will receive a numbered duck to be thrown at the ISA car from the apron after the conclusion of race 6. This is the second to last night to enter into the cash drawing taking place on Hoosier Champions Night (October 9th, 2026).
Friday Night Racing Card – In addition to the night’s promotions, the Friday night 14-race card will welcome the final divisions of Indiana Sire Stakes to take to the 7/8ths mile track before Super Finals. Likewise, the card will feature the $10,000 guaranteed Late Pick 4 and the $10,000 guaranteed Late Hoosier High Five done in partnership with the USTA’s strategic wagering program.