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Post Times Set for 2008 Thoroughbred Season
The 14th season of Thoroughbred racing at Hoosier Park Racing and Casino will offer a new post time schedule. The track has added some afternoon post times throughout the 63-day meet, which begins Friday, Aug. 29.
Live racing will once again be held Wednesday through Sunday. Post time Wednesday and Thursday is 6:45 p.m. Post times Friday through Sunday each week will be 12:45 p.m., offering fans the opportunity to watch live racing at Hoosier Park during the day.
“We are very excited to offer our racing fans a new post time option in 2008,” said Rick Moore, general manager of racing. “The afternoon race cards on weekends will give fans a chance to come out and watch Thoroughbred racing during the day, and then stay over for some of our other entertainment options in the evening. We plan to offer several evening acts throughout the fall, including an outdoor concert by Aretha Franklin Saturday, Sept. 20.”
Thoroughbred racing gets underway Friday, Aug. 29 with a four-day opening weekend schedule. A special Labor Day program will be offered Monday, Sept. 1 at 3 p.m. The meet will conclude Sunday, Nov. 23.
Hoosier Park’s signature events, the $400,000-added Indiana Oaks and the $500,000-added Indiana Derby, both Grade II races, will highlight the meet Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4, respectively. Post time for Oaks Day is set for 3 p.m. Post time for Derby Day is slated for 2 p.m.
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Ind., is central Indiana’s premier entertainment destination, featuring 2,000 electronic gaming devices; Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing; and wholecard simulcasting. Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is a wholly owned property of Centaur Gaming, which also owns and operates Fortune Valley Hotel and Casino in Central City, Colo., and is seeking final approval to develop Valley View Downs in western Pennsylvania. Hoosier Park also provides simulcast-wagering facilities in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Merrillville, Ind. For more information, visit www.hoosierpark.com.
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