by Tammy Knox, director of race marketing affairs, Hoosier Park

Anderson, IN — A total of 22 qualifiers have been carded for Friday, March 25, for the annual night-time dress rehearsal program at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. Due to the volume of events, the first race will go behind the gate at 4 p.m. Lasix for horses qualifying will be administered from 1–1:15 p.m. (EDT).

The evening of qualifiers allows horsemen, racing officials, and racing fans to watch qualifiers under the lights prior to the opening night program. Standardbred racing returns Thursday, March 31, with a post time of 5:30 p.m. The 80-day race meet will conclude Saturday, July 16.

Live racing will be conducted Tuesday through Saturday each week with a post time of 5:30 p.m. each day except Saturday, when racing begins at 4:30 p.m. A special 4:30 p.m. post will also be held Friday, April 22, leading into the Pam Tillis/Lorrie Morgan concert in the Terrace Showroom later that evening.

Also, special holiday racing cards are slated for Monday, May 30, beginning at 12:30 p.m. and Monday, July 4, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

For more information on the upcoming racing season at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, log onto www.hoosierpark.com.