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A major pari-mutuel horseracing track, Indiana Downs, opened for its Preview Meet in December 2002, bringing the thrill of live racing to area residents.

Live racing dates in 2010 are April 16 – July 14 (Live Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Meet) and July 23 – November 9 (Live Harness Meet).

A full-card simulcast wagering facility at the track features thoroughbred and harness races from across the country and is open throughout the year.

A satellite wagering facility opened in Evansville during the first quarter of 2003 to serve residents of Soutwestern Indiana.

A second satellite facility in Clarksville opened in March of 2004 to serve Southern Indiana.

The track, located just south of Indianapolis’ I-465 on I-74 at Fairland Road in Shelby County, features the full-service Silks and Sulkies restaurant with seating for approximately 375.

The track has facilities that can be rented for business entertaining, including track-side suites on the top level. In addition, the Starting Gate gift shop offers stationery, general giftware, accessories and other items.

The first-floor Family Pavilion is non-smoking and offers an arcade, The "E & J Cafe" concession stand, the Starting Gate gift shop and the Party Room (a casual event area). Indiana Downs also offers group packages. The $30/person rate includes official program, Winner’s Circle presentation with 1 complimentary 8 x 10 photo, buffet, and a race named in honor of the group.

Indiana Downs has an indoor seating capacity of approximately 3,000 and is sited on an approximately 200-acre tract. Construction costs total approximately $35 million (including two satellite wagering facilities). Construction Manager was Turner Construction Co., Indianapolis, and the architect was Creative Industries, Inc.

Indiana Live! Casino opened with a temporary 70,000-square-foot pavilion in June of 2008 and gave way to the sprawling, 233,000-square-foot permanent Indiana Live! Casino connected to the Indiana Downs clubhouse. The permanent Casino opened in March of 2009.

The track is owned by Oliver Racing, LLC. General Manager is Jon Schuster.


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