by Kiersten Flint, for Hoosier Park

Anderson, IN — The Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved Hoosier Park Racing & Casino’s 2018 racing dates during their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday (Dec. 6). Live harness racing will be conducted Friday (March 30) through Saturday (Nov. 10).

The 160-day season will offer live racing every Tuesday through Saturday, with exception of Tuesday (April 3) and Wednesday (April 4) in which there will be no live racing.

Additionally, Hoosier Park’s signature $300,000 Dan Patch Stakes will take place on Friday (Aug. 10) and will highlight a full stakes schedule in 2018.

The official first post time of the 2018 racing season is still to be announced. Racing updates and more information about Hoosier Park can be found by visiting www.hoosierpark.com.