IN HARNESS RACING, IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE
MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE 2017 BREEDERS CROWN | VOL. 3
GET TO KNOW HOOSIER PARK’S KEY RACING TEAM AND WHAT THE BREEDERS CROWN MEANS TO THEM! ROD RATCLIFF
Chairman & CEO, Centaur Gaming “Hosting the 2017 Breeders Crown is not only an honor, it is a recognition of the hard work and dedication from the entire Hoosier Park team, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Indiana Legislature, Indiana Standardbred Association and all of our partners in the racing industry. This is the first time the Breeders Crown will be hosted on Indiana soil, and that speaks volumes to the racing industry in our state. We have a remarkable team working side-by-side with the Hambletonian Society to put on the 2017 events, and we’re looking forward to a historic weekend of racing right here in Indiana.”
JIM BROWN
President & COO, Centaur Gaming “Hosting the Breeders Crown marks a culmination of the tremendous efforts made by so many associated with Indiana’s horse racing industry, both in the past and now. My hope is for all of us to be able to savor the moments, embrace the event while continuing to move our sport forward!”
RICK MOORE
VP & General Manager of Racing, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino “Having the Breeders Crown races at Hoosier Park is so personally gratifying to me in that it recognizes the hard work and efforts on behalf of so many individuals and groups, all working to bring harness racing in the Hoosier state to national and even international prominence.”
SCOTT PEINE
Director of Racing & Racing Secretary, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino “I am honored to be a part of the biggest event in harness racing with such a dedicated team. With all the dedication and hard work put forth by Centaur Gaming, this rendition of the Breeders Crown is one that will be remembered for a long time.”
GARY WOLFF
Track Superintendent, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino “I am very proud to be a part of the 34th Breeders Crown at Hoosier park. This will be my seventh Breeders Crown, and Hoosier park will be my fourth different facility as a track superintendent for the Crown events. I am looking forward to a great event.”
EMILY GASKIN
Race Commentator & Racing Marketing Manager, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino “For someone who has grown up in the harness racing industry, bringing an event like the Breeders Crown to my home track is particularly special. The Breeders Crown will allow us the opportunity to host harness racing fans from across the country, showcase the Indiana harness racing program and celebrate the best of the best that this sport has to offer—all of which I am extremely passionate about.”
STEVE CROSS
Track Announcer, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino “As the attention of the harness racing world turns to Indiana this fall, I’m honored to be a part of the show.”
PETER LURIE
Nationally Acclaimed Race Analyst “The Breeders Crown represents everything that is GOOD about harness racing. It’s the Best of the Best. Any Broadcaster would beg to be in my shoes, I am fortunate to be part of such a special team. No matter what I do, I will always cherish my front row seat to this event.”
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