Thoroughbred betting schedule has been set for the 2023 race season at Indianapolis horseshoe. A total of $4.75 million will be allocated to 38 events, led by the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) on July 8.
The Indiana Derby vs Indiana Oaks (G3) will be part of the $1.1 million eight-stakes lineup for the Indiana Derby Day. Participation in the Derby and Oaks includes the $100,000 Michael G. Schaefer Memorial and the $100,000 Mari Hulman George Memorial, both listed events. Additionally, four turf stakes are on the cards issued by the $100,000 Indiana General Assembly, $100,000 Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial, $100,000 Snack Bet, and Lucky Star Bet Ellen’s worth $100,000.
“Every year, Indiana Derby Day continues to grow and set new driving records,” said Eric Halstrom, vice president and general manager of the racing division. “Our racing office staff work very hard to put together the top quality schools for each of these shares. With all the activity surrounding the event, Indiana Race Day has become one of the most popular races in the world. Indiana’s biggest summer sporting events and attracting some of the nation’s top three-year athletes. It’s definitely a day to put on your calendar every July.”
The 2023 bet schedule also includes 10 expected bets for the pitch. Lawn bets are led by the 18th run of the $150,000 Caesars Bet set for May 17. The mile-long black event leads four bets of the day and will be entered. by the $150,000 Indianapolis Horseshoe Bet on fillings, also played at one mile.
“We have a great balance of stakes on young horses, old horses and ground and grass events,” said Chris Polzin, race director. “For the first time this year, we’ve moved some bets to the day before the Indiana Derby to create more betting opportunities for Indiana Derby participants. We work alongside the team of the Indiana Derby. themselves to make sure we have the best schedule that can accommodate everyone.”
Of the 38 stakes for the 123-day racing season, 28 are dedicated to horses bred and bred in Indiana. More than $2.9 million will be allocated to the horses as part of a lucrative breeding program in Indiana.
The 21st season of the Live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing will resume on April 18 with a 123-day encounter. The season runs through Nov. 17. The live race will be held Monday through Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with Thursday’s posting time set at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, race Saturdays will be celebrated during the summer months with six days taking place in both the Horse Quarter June 3, July 1, July 22, August 12, September 2 and October 7 starts at 10:45 a.m. Indiana Highlights, Indiana Derby is set for July 8 with first posting at 12 noon
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