Anderson, IN – Trainer Tyler George reached a milestone victory to kick off Thursday’s (May 7) program at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, getting career victory 2,000 with Keayang Taco A, driven by Trace Tetrick, in the opener.
Leaving from post 2 as the 2-5 wagering favorite, Keayang Taco A settled in third while Gallant Attribute (driven by Travis Seekman) took command through a :26.2 first quarter. Tetrick brushed Keayang Taco A to the top on the backstretch, reaching the half in :55.2 before pacing to three-quarters in 1:24.1. Remaining strong on the front end, Keayang Taco A would fend off a host of challengers in the stretch to reach the wire first clear by 1-3/4 lengths in 1:52.
George has been the leading trainer at Harrah’s Hoosier Park each of the last six seasons, setting a single-season record for most training victories at the track in 2025 with 165. The 40-year-old conditioner had a career best year in 2025, winning 201 races across the Midwest and banking $2.84 million in seasonal earnings. George currently is second in the 2026 trainer standings at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, with 29 victories in 80 starts.
Live racing will continue at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday (May 8) with a 14-race program set to get underway at 5:30 p.m. (EDT). The card features $10,000 guarantees in the Late Pick-4 (races 11-14) and Late High-5 (race 14), offered each Friday in partnership with the USTA’s Strategic Wagering program.
For more information on the 2026 racing season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, visit www.harrahshoosierpark.com.