Harrah’s Hoosier Park to host special Memorial Day card

Anderson, IN – Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will host a special live racing card on Monday (May 29) in celebration of the Memorial Day holiday. An action packed 13-race card has been assembled and will feature the opening round of Indiana Sires Stakes action for the 3-year-old competitors. First post is 6:15 p.m.

In conjunction with the racing action taking place on the track, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will be filled with activities off the track as well. Racing fans are invited to enjoy special military discounts and celebrations, contests, winner’s circle giveaways, and food trucks.

As a special thank you to those men and women who have served or are currently serving, all military members will receive a 15% discount at all Harrah’s Hoosier Park dining outlets on the property. Beginning at 5 p.m., guests are encouraged to visit a Trackside Promotional Kiosk and swipe in for their chance to win an Instant Win $100 MegaBet to be placed on any Harrah’s Hoosier Park race.

An evening of family fun activities will also be available including a photo opportunity with a live Standardbred in the front paddock from 6-8 p.m. A variety of bounce houses will be on hand along with a DJ and food trucks out on The Yard.

Two-Year-Old Champion Pacing Colt Buzzsaw Russ has been enlisted as the 8-5 morning line choice in the second $49,500 Indiana Sires Stakes division for 3-year-old pacing colts for trainer Missy Essig. Dean Gillette Photography.

The evening’s 13-race card will feature eight divisions of Indiana Sires Stakes action. Three of the four 2-year-old champions from last season will be in action on Monday’s card including Buzzsaw Russ (2CP), Yo Beth D (2FT), and Fortunada (2FP). Harrah’s Hoosier Park will offer a free, live racing program for Monday’s card and every live racing night along with featuring several handicapping tools available on the Harrah’s Hoosier Park website.

Harrah’s Hoosier Park 30th season of live harness racing will feature the richest open stakes schedule to date. Worth over a combined $12 million, the 160-day season will be the most lucrative stakes program in the track’s history culminated by hosting the 40th edition of the Breeders Crown events in October. Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s premier pacing event, the $300,000 Dan Patch Stakes, is slated for Friday, Aug. 11 and the coveted Breeders Crown events will take place on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28.

For more information on the upcoming live racing schedule or live entertainment at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, guests are encouraged to visit www.harrahshoosierpark.com.

About Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, which is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation (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 2,000 of the latest slots and electronic table games and a 7/8 mile oval horse track offering live harness racing each year. Simulcast wagering is offered year-round at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Winner’s Circle Pub, Grille & OTB in Downtown Indianapolis and Winner’s Circle OTB in New Haven/Fort Wayne, Ind. 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 sports books and casinos. Please play responsibly. If you think you or someone you care about may have a gambling problem, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT (1.800.994.8448).

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