Anderson, IN – Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino’s 33rd season of live harness racing will kick off at 5:30 p.m on Thursday (Feb. 12) with a 14-race card. Celebrating Fan Appreciation Night at Hoosier Park, fans that make it to the track will enjoy an array of giveaways, promotions, handicapping contests, and a multitude of guaranteed pools.
In a rarity for an opening night program, there are carryovers in the early Pick-4 and the early Hoosier Hi-Five from the closing night card of 2025, which was cancelled due to weather.
The Pick-4 in Race 6 features $4,383 in carryover with that pool being guaranteed at $20,000. Later in Race 7, there is $9,001 in the Hoosier Hi-Five carryover with $30,000 in guaranteed pools.
In addition to these carryovers, the first two months on Thursdays will feature a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the Late Pick-4 in the last four races. Likewise, a $10,000 guaranteed pool in the Late Hoosier Hi-Five will be offered in the last race of the night.
For Fridays, a $10,000 guaranteed pool Late Pick 4 in the last four races and a Late Hoosier Hi-Five in the last race will be provided for betters in conjunction with the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering program.
Celebrating Fan Appreciation Night at Hoosier Park, fans that make it to the track will enjoy an array of giveaways, promotions, handicapping contests, and more.
On Thursday, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will showcase drawings for five $100 MegaBets set to be drawn at the conclusion of Race 3. Entry forms will be made available for bettors to swipe at Trackside Promotional Kiosks beginning at 5 p.m. Once completed, guests can deposit their ticket in the drawling drum located at Trackside P&E. After prizes are announced following Race 3, participants will have five minutes to claim their winnings.
Beginning at 5 p.m., the first 200 guests to swipe in at a Trackside Promotional Kiosk will be granted a mystery voucher printed by the kiosk worth up to $500. These vouchers can be redeemed by guests at the Main Mutuel Line.
To commemorate the new season and fan appreciation night, the first 100 guests to provide their Caesars Reward Card along with a $5 wager made on track for any Harrah’s Hoosier Park race will be awarded with a complimentary Self-Heating Mug beginning at 5 p.m. at Trackside P&E, while supplies last or until 8 p.m.
Additionally, 2026 racing season calendar posters will be given away at the program stand while supplies last.
Similar to last season, every Thursday Harrah’s Hoosier Park races 3-7 will feature the Outside the Box Handicapping contest providing Caesars Rewards card holders with the opportunity to compete for a free chance to win $200 in race wagering by placing mythical exacta box selections at the Trackside Promotional Kiosks. Check-in for the contest begins at 4 p.m. with registration closing at 6:15 p.m.
The Friday card will feature a 9-race card with post time set for 5:30 p.m.
Racing for Harrah’s Hoosier Park will operate on a two-day schedule Thursday and Friday for February and March. In April, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will add Wednesdays. Meanwhile, May will welcome Tuesdays and Saturdays rounding off a full schedule of races five-days a week. The standard first post time for the entire 2026 season is slated for 5:30 p.m.
Once again, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will offer a lucrative stakes program for the 2026 season highlighted by the Grade 1 Dan Patch Stakes (Aug. 14) for open pacers as well as the Grade 1 Peter Haughton/Jim Doherty Memorials for 2-year-old trotters (September 18). Additionally, Caesars signature nights include Caesars Trotting Classic Night (September 25) and Hoosier Champions Night (October 9).
For more information on the 2026 live racing season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, guests are encouraged to visit our website www.harrahshoosierpark.com. Additionally, behind the scenes and live coverage for the 2026 season can be discovered through our social media accounts on X (Twitter) & Instagram – @HoP_Racing.
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.
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