Indiana Derby, Oaks Highlight Horseshoe Indianapolis Stakes Schedule

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The 123-day season at Horseshoe Indianapolis, which begins Apr. 7, will feature 47 stakes races worth $4.95 million. Highlighting the season is the $300,000 GIII Indiana Derby and $200,000 GIII Indiana Oaks. The pair of graded races will be run on a July 11 card that features total purses over $1.1 million.

“We have moved our Indiana Derby back one week this year, since its traditional place landed on July 4 this year,” said Horseshoe Indianapolis vice president and general manager of racing Eric Halstrom. “Our Indiana Derby has become a popular destination each July, and we wanted to ensure racing fans could enjoy the event. We had a record crowd and handle during last year's Derby with more than 5,000 in attendance and handle that exceeded $9 million, a new track record. We are already working on this year's event and plan to expand seating options trackside, in addition to elevating our indoor clubhouse experience.”

Horseshoe Indianapolis will host the seventh annual Indiana Champions Day Saturday on Oct. 24. The afternoon program will include six Thoroughbred premier races followed by six Quarter Horse stakes with purses exceeding $1.1 million.

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