by Tammy Knox, publicity director, Hoosier Park

Anderson, IN — Kevin Mack, longtime Standardbred official, is returning as Standardbred racing secretary to Hoosier Park Racing and Casino for the upcoming 2010 racing season.

A native of Holton, Ind., Mack brings more than 30 years of experience to Hoosier Park. He has served as an official in numerous capacities at tracks in the Midwest, including starter, announcer, judge, and racing secretary. Mack will begin preparing for his position at the upcoming racing secretary meetings held in early December. He will assist in placing Hoosier Park’s premier events, the $200,000 Dan Patch Invitational and the $500,000 (est.) Hoosier Cup, onto the national stakes schedule for 2010.

“I am delighted to have Kevin on our team as racing secretary,” said Jeff Smith, general manager of racing. “Kevin brings an enthusiasm for harness racing into our company that is contagious. His knowledge and experience of the industry is deep, and his rapport with horsemen is unparalleled. He will assist in our continuing efforts to boost our racing product to the next level.”

Hoosier Park Racing and Casino will celebrate its 17th season of harness racing in 2010. Standardbred racing will resume in the spring of 2010, pending date approval from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.