Eric Halstrom

For the fifth straight year, Horseshoe Indianapolis set a new record for all-time highest handle wagered on live racing. The 123-day meet, ending on Nov. 13, concluded with total handle surpassed $287 million in 2025. "We couldn't be prouder of our team and our season for the results we saw this year," said Vice President and General Manager of Racing Eric Halstrom. "We were going up against some pretty big numbers from 2024. Despite running 49 less races this year, we were still able to top last year's figures. Our...

Horseshoe Indianapolis in 2026 will stick with the same dates template that has largely been in place since 2023: A mixed-meet racing schedule of 123 dates from Apr. 7 to Nov. 13, with 117 Thoroughbred programs and six for Quarter Horses. The only time Horseshoe Indy veered from that schedule recently was in 2024, when the track added a 124th racing date to start the season in April on an afternoon when the track was in the path of totality for the rare total solar eclipse that captivated North America....

Launching a $1.4 million project by Horseshoe Indianapolis, ground was officially broken Wednesday, Mar. 5 for the new Community Center at the venue. The structure will provide new work and gathering spaces for the individuals who live and work on the backstretch at the track. Halstrom was joined by Joe Davis, President of the Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), Chaplains Micki Sajche and Otto Thorwarth, Tim Glyshaw, Executive Director of the HBPA, and Chris Duke, President of the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana (QHRAI) as well as...

A total of 46 stakes races will be conducted with purse money topping $5.24 million, during what will be the 23rd season at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino which opens Apr. 15, according to a press release from the track on Thursday afternoon. "Having a strong premier racing schedule highlighted by our two Graded Stakes, the Indiana Derby and the Indiana Oaks, is a great way to showcase our racing program," said Vice President and General Manager of Racing Eric Halstrom. "We are excited to extend those events in 2025...

The racing team at Horseshoe Indianapolis has donated a record $10,582.30 to assist Helping Veterans and Families (HVAF) of Central Indiana, the track announced Wednesday. The team, which holds various fundraisers throughout the year, visited the facility Wednesday to make the official donation to HVAF. "Lending our support to veterans has become very important to our team members and racing fans," said Horseshoe Indy's Vice President and General Manager of Racing Eric Halstrom. "We saw an immense need from HVAF a few years ago, and the requests and individuals who...

Horseshoe Indianapolis concluded its 124-day season Nov. 14 with a record total domestic handle of $282 million. The new mark eclipses the previous record of $279 million set in 2023. "Once again, we are very proud of our racing program this season and it is the result of a strong team effort between our staff, horsemen, and the Indiana Horse Racing Commission," said Horseshoe Indianapolis Vice President and General Manager of Racing Eric Halstrom. "Everyone contributed to our success this season, which is clearly shown in our wagering results. We...

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) approved 123 days of live racing for the 2025 season at Horseshoe Indianapolis during its regular meeting at the track Thursday, Oct. 24. Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing will mirror the 2024 schedule. There will be six dates dedicated to Quarter Horses exclusively. Racing will begin Tuesday, Apr. 15 and run through Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, with first post set for 2:10 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday. The track's marquee events--the GIII Indiana Derby and GIII Indiana Oaks--are scheduled for Saturday, July 5, with...

The $150,000 Caesars S. and the $150,000 Horseshoe Indianapolis S. have been rescheduled for Saturday, July 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. "Unfortunately, we had to postpone Caesars Day in mid-May due to torrential weather, which included over four inches of rain the evening before and forced us to cancel our racing program," said Eric Halstrom, Vice President, and General Manager of Racing. "But we did not want to completely bypass both The Caesars and The Horseshoe Indianapolis. Those races have become a staple on our schedule each season. It just took...

Live racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis was canceled Wednesday as a result of rains that passed through the area. "Out of concern for the safety of our equine and human athletes that the races for Wednesday, May 15, have been canceled," Horseshoe Indianapolis Vice President and General Manager Eric Halstrom said on the track's X feed. Rachel McLaughlin, the on-air racing analyst and production manager for the track, posted images on X showing widespread flooding on and around the racetrack. Nine Thoroughbred races were carded for Wednesday, including the first open...

The 22nd season opener at Horseshoe Indianapolis will begin with a noon first post time Monday, but the racing action will pause at 2:30 p.m. with the Shelbyville racetrack positioned right on the line of totality of the solar eclipse. Patrons will be treated to local entertainment from Lindsey Flannery, Kitt Hammond, Nick Fischer, and Garry Lauziere and The Endless Summer Band. Giveaways include chairs, T-shirts, racing calendars, and viewing glasses, while supplies last, while equine artist Sally Mize will create a live portrait during the afternoon and fans of...

A record $5.03 million has been allocated to the 2024 stakes schedule at Horseshoe Indianapolis, a program highlighted by the $300,000 GIII Indiana Derby and the $200,000 GIII Indiana Oaks, each to be contested Saturday, July 6, 2024. Some 42 stakes will be offered over the course of the season, which gets off to a unique beginning on Monday, Apr. 8 to coincide with Total Solar Eclipse Day. The afternoon's features include the appropriately named Dark Side of the Moon and Total Eclipse of the Heart handicaps for Indiana-bred and...

Team members and racing fans at Horseshoe Indianapolis participated in the third annual Veteran's Day event Nov. 10 to raise proceeds for the Hoosier Veterans and Families, Inc. (HVAF) of Indiana, according to a release by the track Monday. The event featured several ways to raise funding and awareness for veterans including naming each race in honor of a veteran associated in some way to Horseshoe Indianapolis. Special saddle towels were also awarded to veterans and family members honored during the racing program. Additionally, a Veteran's Day Pick 5 Challenge...