Anderson, IN — Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will kick off their 29th season of live harness racing on Friday (March 25). A total of 107 horses have been entered for the 13-race card, which includes seven races dedicated to the Harrah’s Hoosier Park Claiming Challenge. First post is 6:30 p.m.

Harrah’s Hoosier Park will welcome fans back to the track with Fan Appreciation Days – a variety of giveaways, food and drink specials, and promotions — on both Friday and Saturday (March 26).

“The entire Harrah’s Hoosier Park team has worked diligently in making sure every detail has been addressed as we prepare to welcome folks back for our opening weekend,” Rick Moore, vice president and general manager of racing, noted. “We can’t wait for the curtain to be lifted on the 2022 racing season.”

Fans will have the opportunity to win up to $500 with a mystery voucher giveaway starting at 5 p.m. on Friday. The activities will continue with a free Harrah’s Hoosier Park water bottle giveaway while supplies last. Friday’s card will also feature a special $15,000 guaranteed Hoosier High-5 in the last race. Dining and drink specials will be featured throughout the property, and fans can take home a free racing poster by visiting the program stand both Friday and Saturday nights.

All of Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s familiar betting options are back for the 2022 season. In partnership with the Unites States Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program and the Indiana Standardbred Association, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will offer a $10,000 guaranteed Hoosier High-5 pool every racing night with the exception of Saturdays. With an industry low takeout of 12 percent and a minimum wager of 20 cents, the Hoosier High-5 will be offered on the last race each night, provided there are at least seven entrants. If no winning tickets are sold, the net money wagered will be carried over to the next day’s Hoosier High-5 pool. Harrah’s Hoosier Park will continue to feature a $10,000 guaranteed Pick-4 pool on Thursday nights in races three through six.

Harrah’s Hoosier Park will once again offer free handicapping contests each night of the week for on-track customers. In addition, racing fans will receive double Reward Credits for wagering on live races at both Horseshoe Indianapolis and Harrah’s Hoosier Park when they wager using their Caesars Rewards card, which can be used for complementary offers throughout the season. Harrah’s Hoosier Park will offer free live racing programs online every live racing night, and will also feature several handicapping tools for those who are new to harness racing.

Harrah’s Hoosier Park will once again place an emphasis on an expanded social media campaign to raise awareness and engagement around this year’s racing season. Racing fans are encouraged to ask questions, post comments, and participate in promotions using social media. Fans and participants should follow Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Facebook and Twitter for up to date information and promotions.

Live racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will take place on Friday and Saturday the opening week; Thursday, Friday and Saturday the second week; and then Wednesday through Saturday before adding Tuesdays to the racing calendar beginning June 7. The season will conclude on Dec. 10.

The 2022 season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park will feature 160 days of live racing. The Dan Patch Stakes, scheduled for Aug. 12, annually attracts the top older pacers in North America and will serve as Indiana’s richest harness race with an estimated purse of $300,000. For more information on the upcoming entertainment or racing schedules, please visit www.harrahshoosierpark.com.