Up to $50,000 in prize money will be given out in an upcoming unique contest Indiana Grand Racing & Casino early 2022. “Road to Louisville,” featuring 18 weeks of action starting Saturday, January 8 leading up to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, will include $20,000. la bonus with unique combinations. Contest winners will have the option to purchase a much-anticipated package at the ITOBA Fall Sale 2022 worth $30,000 with permission from the Indiana Breeders and Owners Association (ITOBA) in conjunction with the Indiana Grand.
“Road to Louisville” is open to players both online and on the road at the Indiana Grand and Clarksville OTB. Weekly and monthly prizes will be provided as accumulated points throughout the event. The competition, which includes multiple races each week from select tracks, will be completed on Kentucky Derby Day for an overall win of $1,000 and a chance to own an Indiana racehorse in the future. future.
Eric Halstrom, Vice President and General Manager of Racing said: “Our competitions both online and on track are becoming increasingly popular and we wanted to do something to raise the stakes during the season. next”. “After speaking with ITOBA President Tom Mosley, we have decided to partner with them on our current breeding and racing program, which is very lucrative right now. The idea is generated. to engage one of our loyal racing fans to engage with a real-life ownership experience and enjoy a risk-free way to enjoy the thrills of Indiana Thoroughbred racing.”
If a winner chooses to purchase a thirsty horse at the ITOBA Sale, they will receive up to $15,000 to purchase a craving horse from the sale, plus an additional $15,000 for care and training. train horses ahead of their race debut in the summer of 2023. ITOBA is providing detailed support and assistance to new owners and their new purchases.
“We are always looking for ways to promote our hybrid and racing program and when Eric (Halstrom) came to us with the idea, we couldn’t think of a better way to present the show,” said Mosley. with new individuals. “Giving someone a complete experience, from buying a car they’re desperate to sell to watching it train and race is a great way to give players the best racing experience in the world. Indiana.”
“Road to Louisville” made with racing pass from Gulfstream Park. Points are based on the prize money for the horse selected in the races of the competition. Weekly prizes will be distributed among the top three players each week with the highest handicap receiving $150, second place $100 and third place $50. Prizes are doubled if the player is competing at the Indiana Grand or Clarksville OTB.
Halstrom added: “We wanted to make sure the competition was open to all players ages 21 and older, but we wanted to find a way to reward racing fans who participated at the Indiana Grand and Clarksville. “By doubling the prize money, this will attract people living around either of its two submission locations. The amount will also double to $500 if players participate at the Indiana Grand. or Clarksville.”
Requests for a list of rules and more details on “Road to Louisville” will be provided by emailing [email protected]. Application forms and additional details will also be available on the website at soon www.indianagrand.com.
The 20th season of the Thoroughbred and Noble Horse race will resume on Tuesday, April 19 and run through Wednesday, November 23. The race will be held Monday through Wednesday at 2. :30pm with Thursday race starting at 3:30pm. A total of 12 Saturday races will be held in 2022. For more information on events and races, visit www.indianagrand.com.
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