Horseshoe Indianapolis capped its 2025 meet with record-setting Quarter Horse wagering and the richest Indiana Champions Day in track history.

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SHELBYVILLE, IN–DECEMBER 19, 2025–The 2025 racing season at Horseshoe Indianapolis closed November 13 following a 123-day meet that ran from April 15 through the fall, marking one of the most significant years in the track’s history for both racing performance and facility investment.

Indiana Quarter Horse racing reached a new level in 2025, highlighted by the richest all-Quarter Horse wagering programs ever conducted at the facility. A record-setting $1.273 million was wagered on the first of six Quarter Horse-only programs Saturday, May 31.

Momentum continued when wagering again surpassed the $1 million mark June 29 with $1.142 million handled, making it the first time in track history two Quarter Horse-specific programs exceeded seven figures in the same season.

Restricted Grade 3 competition returned for a second year, showcasing the depth of the Indiana-bred program. A Flare for Politics delivered a headline performance to capture the $230,111 QHRAI Stallion Service Auction Futurity August 30. Owned by Phil Harrison and trained by Tim Eggleston, the freshman son of Flare for Ivory was piloted by Jorge Torres.

Indiana Champions Day elevated the season to historic levels. Rock N the Beach scored a victory in the $359,600 Miss Roxie Little Futurity, the richest race ever conducted in Indiana for any breed. Rolando Pina was aboard for the win, with Eggleston again handling training duties. Both victories will be commemorated on the Quarter Horse jockey statues outside the winner’s circle, marking Indiana’s graded stakes success.

Overall, Indiana Champions Day produced record numbers across the board, with purses exceeding $1.4 million and total wagering topping $2.765 million, the largest handle ever recorded for the event.

Beyond racing, Horseshoe Indianapolis continued investing in its horsemen. Construction began March 5 on a new Community Center located just outside the stable gate, designed to serve backstretch residents year-round. The 7,000-square-foot facility includes offices for all breed organizations, a chapel, meeting space, and a full kitchen to support educational programs, fellowship, and community events.

The $1.4 million project was completed late in 2025 and funded through the Racing Capital Fund Advisory Committee, supported by Caesars Entertainment. Elite served as the construction provider.

Innovation also took center stage with the launch of A.I. Alan, the industry’s first on-air artificial intelligence handicapper, developed in partnership with Daily Racing Form. The technology-driven initiative reflects Horseshoe Indianapolis’ commitment to evolving the racing product while maintaining its core traditions.

From record wagering to landmark facility improvements and technological advancements, the 2025 season at Horseshoe Indianapolis reinforced the track’s standing as a national leader in Quarter Horse racing while laying groundwork for continued growth in the years ahead.

About Horseshoe Indianapolis
Horseshoe Indianapolis, owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), holds multiple awards for customer service, entertainment, gaming, racing, dining, and diversity. Located just minutes from Indianapolis in Shelbyville, Ind., this one-of-a-kind property has wall to wall excitement on the 105,940 square foot gaming floor, featuring more than 1,600 slots and 72 table games along with a state-of-the-art World Series of Poker Room containing 20 tables. In addition, Horseshoe Indianapolis offers the only live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing in the state showcased on a one-mile dirt racecourse and a seven-eighths mile turf course. Simulcast and sports wagering is offered year-round at Caesars Race & Sportsbook, also located on the casino floor, with additional gaming provided at Caesars Race & Sportsbook in Clarksville, Ind. Players can reap benefits from Caesars Rewards, the industry’s most lucrative bonus program now offered at more than 50 destinations. Please visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis for more information and find Horseshoe Indianapolis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing at racetracks and 21 or older to gamble at sports books and casinos. Please play responsibly. If you think you or someone you care about may have a gambling problem, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT (1-800-994-8448). ©2024 Caesars License Company, LLC.

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