Dormitories, restrooms, locker rooms, and shower facilities are available. Dormitory room contracts are issued by the Dormitory Supervisor, Teena Walden, at (765) 609-4834.
The Backstretch Kitchen, The Horseshoe Café, is available for breakfast, specials, and short orders from early morning to the last race of the night during live racing. The facility closes after training hours on Monday, and is closed all day on Sunday. To reach The Backstretch Kitchen, call (765) 609-4844.
Laundry service is also provided to the residents of the dormitory. Outside laundry services are also available and can be arranged with the Dormitory Supervisor.
Personal mail will be placed in the mailbox located in the race office vestibule. Packages and items requiring signatures will be kept in the Human Resources Office located on the second floor of the Grandstand. A notice will be placed in the mail box on the backstretch for these items.
Midwest Harness Supply is located just outside the racing office on the backside and provides high quality horse supplies. MHS is open both during the racing and off season. To contact the tack shop, call (765) 609-4842.
Check Cashing
Horsemen’s personal checks must be approved by the general manager, the mutuel manager (or her designate), or the controller. The approved check can be cashed at the Money Room located in the lower level hall of the grandstand facility.
Simulcasting
The clubhouse and grandstand are open seven days a week for simulcasting. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission is free.
Mail Policy
First class mail will be forwarded when you leave, if a forwarding address is available. After 30 days, the mail will be returned to sender. All other mail is destroyed.
Wagering
All standard wagering is accepted at Hoosier Park. (Win, Place, Show, Daily Double, Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, 10 cent Superfecta, 50 cent Trifecta, Pick Three, and Pick Four.) Self service machines and mutuel tellers are available during both live racing and simulcasting. The FastBet Wagering Technology is also available at Hoosier Park.
Race Replays — Live Racing
Replays will be shown prior to the racing program on the following night. Race Replays are also available on-line through the Trakus system on Hoosier Park’s Website under the racing section. Qualifying replays are available on Hoosier Park’s YouTube Channel. For a quick link to replays, Click here!
On Track Dining
Hoosier Park dining options include the Homestretch Restaurant, Prime Harvest Buffet, or Homestretch Steakhouse, located in the clubhouse section of the racing building. All facilities are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed in Terrace. VooDoo BBQ & Grill and Stageside Concessions are located in this area, however the restaurants are non-smoking. Dog n’ Suds and Tommy J’s Pizza Cafe are also offered on the lower level of the grandstand. The casino floor offers The Big Deli, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For reservations in the Homestretch Restaurant or Homestretch Steakhouse, call (765) 609-4527. If you are an owner and are a member of the Owner’s VIP Club, contact Amanda Gaskin at (765) 609-4631.
Gift Shop
Shelby’s Gifts is located inside the main entrance and will be open during all live racing programs. Anyone with a current Indiana Horse Racing Commission license will receive a 10 percent discount.
Track Photographs and Videos
For winner’s circle and other photos, contact Jamie Linscott, track photographer, located on the lower level of the clubhouse at (765) 609-4709. Videotapes may be purchased through the Audio Visual Office on the lower level of the clubhouse or by calling (765) 609-4885. All orders must be paid for in advance or taken from the purse account. Orders may also be placed through the horsemen’s bookkeeper, Phebe Penn, at (765) 609-4871.
Horsemen’s Activities
Hoosier Park provides golf and bowling outings for all horsemen. Events are held throughout the season for anyone holding an IHRC license. The Indiana Standardbred Association also offers numerous events throughout the season with affiliated horsemen and women. For more information on the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) visit: http://indianaharness.com/
