The Indiana Horse Racing Commission recently approved a new surveillance system to be installed in Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s barn area for the upcoming Standardbred meet, which begins Friday, March 26.
Rick Moore, vice president and general manager of racing at Harrah's Hoosier Park, sent out a memo Friday (March 5) to all horsemen and horsewomen planning to race at the track this year. Moore noted the track is currently installing a new state-of-the-art surveillance system throughout the barn area with the end goal to have video coverage of every stall in every barn, including the paddock. This surveillance will be conducted 24 hours a day.
Moore also went on to note this surveillance project will be the first of its kind in Standardbred racing. The system is designed to promote the highest level of integrity for all equine athletes racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Moore also said the intent of the new system is to ensure a fair playing field for all horsemen participating at the track.
Hoosier Park’s barn area officially opened Saturday (March 6), and training began Monday (March 8). Qualifying action will take place with the first session set for Wednesday (March 10). The memo also noted the same health and safety protocols will be in place as they were last fall when racing was completed.
More information about the upcoming season can be found at harrahshoosierpark.com.
(Indiana Standardbred Association)