Tim Eggleston repeats as season’s top Quarter Horse trainer at Horseshoe Indianapolis

It’s been another banner year for Trainer Tim Eggleston. He led nearly every step of the way, pulling away to a comfortable margin in the standings midway through the season to claim his second consecutive Leading Quarter Horse Trainer title.

Eggleston secured his first title last season, ending the meet with 51 wins. He surpassed that tally Thursday, November 12, winning his 52nd win of the meet to add to his already impressive statistics for the year. With two starters left on closing day Friday, November 13, Eggleston has 52 wins from 318 starts and purse earnings of more than $1.2 million, only second to his tally last year of $1.5 million.

“It’s been a great year,” said Eggleston. “The guys in the barn and at the farm always work hard to make this happen. Without them, we could not do this. Jordan (Hash) my assistant keeps everything running at the track and Rolly (Rolando Pina) is a big key to the success of our stable. Our horses have been very consistent all season long and we had multiple qualifiers for the stake’s finals. It’s been a great year for the owners too which is always nice.”

One owner that had an exceptional year with Eggleston was Nick Johnson of J F Racing Stables with his two-year-old Wyld Over Corona. The KVN Corona gelding, a homebred, won four of seven starts, including the $136,000 Jaguar Rocket Futurity. Overall, he completed his year with earnings topping $145,000.

“What makes it so special with Wyld Over Corona is he was born and bred right at our farm, so we’ve had him from day one,” added Eggleston. “He surprised us a little because he was a late starter, but he still ran tough all season.”

As far as the future, Eggleston and his team already have plans in the works for 2027.

“We have about 40 yearlings right now and they are at the farm getting broke,” added Eggleston. “I don’t think many people realize how much work goes into an operation. My wife, Keli, and daughter Aidyn, have sacrificed a lot for me over the years, and I appreciate it. Keli handles all the babies being born, so from January to April, it’s crazy around our house.”

The Egglestons relocated from Michigan about a decade ago and now has a farm near Scottsburg, Ind., south of Horseshoe Indianapolis. Their farm includes approximately 35 brood mares along with babies, weanlings, yearlings, and of course three barns full of racehorses. They keep several of the racehorses at the track year round under the direction of Hash while the Egglestons and their team work out all the duties at the farm, which includes a jog track and several pastures.

“I want to thank Horseshoe Indianapolis, Chris Polzin (racing secretary), the owners, and every one of these guys that work for us for this honor,” added Eggleston in a winner’s circle interview with Rachel McLaughlin following his awards presentation. “Those guys at the farm and in the barn don’t get a lot of recognition, and they attribute a lot to our success. I truly appreciate every one of them.”

The final day of racing this season is Friday, November 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The 25th season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse will begin Tuesday, April 6, 2027. For more information on racing, visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis/racing or find details on social media @HSIndyRacing.

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