Indiana Grand Racing & Casino joined with racetracks across the country Saturday in “PDJF Racing Across America,” with activities throughout the evening dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Indiana Grand jockeys participated in several activities throughout the night, including a jockey foot race from the starting gate, a tug of war with the track maintenance crew and a dunk tank. Racing fans purchased used racehorse shoes provided by paddock blacksmith Buddy Rickly and peppermints were sold to feed to the pony horses between several races during the popular “Peppermints for Ponies” with all proceeds going to PDJF.
The Indiana HBPA donated $10,000 to PDJF in a special presentation between races and trainer Genaro Garcia and owner Bruce Murphy made a $300 donation to the cause.
“The PDJF is so important to our industry, and I'm really glad we can participate in this national event,” said Rodney Prescott, Indiana's all-time leading jockey. “It's always a lot of fun and the jockeys really enjoy the entire night.”
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