ANNUALREPORT

2017

HORSE RACINGCOMMISSION

INDIANA

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 2

T able of Contents

Indiana Racetracks amp OTBs 3

Commissioners and Staff 4

Live Racing Handle at Tracks 5

Simulcast Handle 5

Wagering Handle 6

Distribution of the Wagering Dollar 7

State Revenues 7

Occupational Licensing 8

Drug Testing - Equine amp Human 9

Breed Development Program Information

bull Standardbred Program Regional Comparison 10

bull Thoroughbred Program Regional Comparison 11

bull Quarter Horse Program National Comparison 12

bull Program Committee Members 13

bull Purse Distribution amp Revenues 13

bull Bred amp Sired Statistics 14

bull 2017 Program Highlights 15

bull New Marketing Initiative 16

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation 17

2017 Live Racing Dates 18

Contact Us 19

Cover by Camille Weber photos by Dean Gilette amp Lindscott Photography

Indiana Racetracks amp OTBs

Off Track Betting Parlor LocationsWinners Circle OTB - 1304 Minnich Road New Haven Indiana 260-490-9006

Winners Circle OTB - 20 N Pennsylvania St Ste 2 Indianapolis Indiana 317-656-7223

Track StatsGrandstand Seating Capacity 1750

Barn Area Stall Space 980Length of Track 78 mile Width 90 feet

Mailing Address4200 N Michigan Road Shelbyville Indiana 46176

Telephone 317-421-0000 Fax 317-421-0100

Meet PeriodApril 1 - November 17 2017(163 Standardbred race days)

Mailing Address4500 Dan Patch Circle Anderson Indiana 46013

Telephone 765-642-RACE (7223) Fax 765-683-2599

Track StatsGrandstand Seating Capacity 800

Barn Area Stall Space 948Length of Track 1 mile Width 80 feet

7 furlong turf course Width 98 feet

Off Track Betting Parlor Locations Clarksville OTB - 650 Eastern Blvd Clarksville Indiana 47129 812-473-8910

Meet PeriodApril 18 - October 27 2017 120 race days (mixed meet)

(114 Thoroughbred amp Quarter Horse days 6 Quarter Horse-Only days)

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 3

Indiana Horse Racing Commission

Mike McKinley InvestigatorToni Sperle Mike Morris InvestigatorAbi Meister Licensing SupervisorErin Hardebeck Indiana Grand Licensing ManagerLindsay Tubbs Hoosier Park Licensing ManagerDawn Martin Indiana Grand Test Barn AdministratorKaren Rash Hoosier Park Test Barn Administrator

Race Track Staff

Commission Senior Staff

Rachel Klotz Standardbred Breed Development CoordinatorSara Distler TB amp QH Breed Development CoordinatorJoyse Banister Breed Development Residency ClerkMegan Arszman Communications CoordinatorLorelei Masshardt Breed Development ClerkDebria Brown Administrative Assistant

Coordinating Support Staff

Standardbred Judges Mike Hall Presiding JudgeKevin Gumm Associate JudgeDave Magee Associate Judge

Michael Hardy DVMRick Lyons DVM

Stanley Bowker Sr State StewardTim Day Associate StewardWilliam Troilo Associate Steward

Commission Veterinarians

Thoroughbred Stewards

Commissioners

Racing InspectorKarla Vaughn

Veterinary Technicians

Laboratory Technicians

Stephanie Adams RVTYvonne Stephens RVT

Bobbi Hazelbaker

Philip Borst DVM Chairman

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 4

Anthony Dalessandro DVM

Philip Borst DVM ChairmanGreg Schenkel Vice ChairmanGeorge Pillow MemberSusie Lightle MemberBill McCarty Member

Mike Smith Executive Director Deena Pitman Assistant Executive Director Lea Ellingwood General Counsel Holly Newell Deputy General Counsel Wendi Samuelson-Dull Controller Jessica Barnes Director of Racing amp Breed Development

Patty CawthornJanet Curran

Investigator

Simulcast Handle

Indiana Grand - (Thoroughbred)

Indiana Grand (Quarter Horse)

Hoosier Park (Standardbred)

Total Live Handle $7906915

Hoosier Park wagered $987192 on Indiana Grands Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse simulcast signal Indiana Grand wagered $630564 on Hoosier Parks Standardbred simulcast signal These handle numbers are included in the Export Handle above by source of signal and in In-State Handle by location of wager

(1)

(2) Handle at Indiana OTBs on racing originating in-state is accounted for in In-State Handle source of wager (ie Hooiser Parks OTB handle on Hoosier Parks live racing is attributed to Hoosier Park)

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

163$4052150

$24860

188$602165

$3203

Number of RacesTotal HandleAverage Per Race Handle

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

111$3252600

$29303

Total

Total Simulcast Handle

Total$521845

$1142118$77958

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

Quarter Horse handle is calculated on a per race basis not daily

$226491918

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

$85060796$126775084$14656038

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 5

Hoosier Park Indiana Grand TotalStandardbred $7368024 $4243240 $11611264TBQH $29856783 $24603340 $54460123Total In-State $37224807 $28846580 $66071387

Live Handle

Export Handle (1) Average Daily Export Handle

In-State Handle (2)

Live Racing at Tracks

Wagering Handle

(Handle - money wagered by the betting public on pari-mutuel races within the state of Indiana)

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 6

The charts above show the previous 10 years worth of statistics For a complete history please visit our website at httpswwwingovhrc2335htm

Total In-State Handle

Handle by Track

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 2

T able of Contents

Indiana Racetracks amp OTBs 3

Commissioners and Staff 4

Live Racing Handle at Tracks 5

Simulcast Handle 5

Wagering Handle 6

Distribution of the Wagering Dollar 7

State Revenues 7

Occupational Licensing 8

Drug Testing - Equine amp Human 9

Breed Development Program Information

bull Standardbred Program Regional Comparison 10

bull Thoroughbred Program Regional Comparison 11

bull Quarter Horse Program National Comparison 12

bull Program Committee Members 13

bull Purse Distribution amp Revenues 13

bull Bred amp Sired Statistics 14

bull 2017 Program Highlights 15

bull New Marketing Initiative 16

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation 17

2017 Live Racing Dates 18

Contact Us 19

Cover by Camille Weber photos by Dean Gilette amp Lindscott Photography

Indiana Racetracks amp OTBs

Off Track Betting Parlor LocationsWinners Circle OTB - 1304 Minnich Road New Haven Indiana 260-490-9006

Winners Circle OTB - 20 N Pennsylvania St Ste 2 Indianapolis Indiana 317-656-7223

Track StatsGrandstand Seating Capacity 1750

Barn Area Stall Space 980Length of Track 78 mile Width 90 feet

Mailing Address4200 N Michigan Road Shelbyville Indiana 46176

Telephone 317-421-0000 Fax 317-421-0100

Meet PeriodApril 1 - November 17 2017(163 Standardbred race days)

Mailing Address4500 Dan Patch Circle Anderson Indiana 46013

Telephone 765-642-RACE (7223) Fax 765-683-2599

Track StatsGrandstand Seating Capacity 800

Barn Area Stall Space 948Length of Track 1 mile Width 80 feet

7 furlong turf course Width 98 feet

Off Track Betting Parlor Locations Clarksville OTB - 650 Eastern Blvd Clarksville Indiana 47129 812-473-8910

Meet PeriodApril 18 - October 27 2017 120 race days (mixed meet)

(114 Thoroughbred amp Quarter Horse days 6 Quarter Horse-Only days)

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 3

Indiana Horse Racing Commission

Mike McKinley InvestigatorToni Sperle Mike Morris InvestigatorAbi Meister Licensing SupervisorErin Hardebeck Indiana Grand Licensing ManagerLindsay Tubbs Hoosier Park Licensing ManagerDawn Martin Indiana Grand Test Barn AdministratorKaren Rash Hoosier Park Test Barn Administrator

Race Track Staff

Commission Senior Staff

Rachel Klotz Standardbred Breed Development CoordinatorSara Distler TB amp QH Breed Development CoordinatorJoyse Banister Breed Development Residency ClerkMegan Arszman Communications CoordinatorLorelei Masshardt Breed Development ClerkDebria Brown Administrative Assistant

Coordinating Support Staff

Standardbred Judges Mike Hall Presiding JudgeKevin Gumm Associate JudgeDave Magee Associate Judge

Michael Hardy DVMRick Lyons DVM

Stanley Bowker Sr State StewardTim Day Associate StewardWilliam Troilo Associate Steward

Commission Veterinarians

Thoroughbred Stewards

Commissioners

Racing InspectorKarla Vaughn

Veterinary Technicians

Laboratory Technicians

Stephanie Adams RVTYvonne Stephens RVT

Bobbi Hazelbaker

Philip Borst DVM Chairman

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 4

Anthony Dalessandro DVM

Philip Borst DVM ChairmanGreg Schenkel Vice ChairmanGeorge Pillow MemberSusie Lightle MemberBill McCarty Member

Mike Smith Executive Director Deena Pitman Assistant Executive Director Lea Ellingwood General Counsel Holly Newell Deputy General Counsel Wendi Samuelson-Dull Controller Jessica Barnes Director of Racing amp Breed Development

Patty CawthornJanet Curran

Investigator

Simulcast Handle

Indiana Grand - (Thoroughbred)

Indiana Grand (Quarter Horse)

Hoosier Park (Standardbred)

Total Live Handle $7906915

Hoosier Park wagered $987192 on Indiana Grands Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse simulcast signal Indiana Grand wagered $630564 on Hoosier Parks Standardbred simulcast signal These handle numbers are included in the Export Handle above by source of signal and in In-State Handle by location of wager

(1)

(2) Handle at Indiana OTBs on racing originating in-state is accounted for in In-State Handle source of wager (ie Hooiser Parks OTB handle on Hoosier Parks live racing is attributed to Hoosier Park)

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

163$4052150

$24860

188$602165

$3203

Number of RacesTotal HandleAverage Per Race Handle

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

111$3252600

$29303

Total

Total Simulcast Handle

Total$521845

$1142118$77958

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

Quarter Horse handle is calculated on a per race basis not daily

$226491918

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

$85060796$126775084$14656038

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 5

Hoosier Park Indiana Grand TotalStandardbred $7368024 $4243240 $11611264TBQH $29856783 $24603340 $54460123Total In-State $37224807 $28846580 $66071387

Live Handle

Export Handle (1) Average Daily Export Handle

In-State Handle (2)

Live Racing at Tracks

Wagering Handle

(Handle - money wagered by the betting public on pari-mutuel races within the state of Indiana)

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 6

The charts above show the previous 10 years worth of statistics For a complete history please visit our website at httpswwwingovhrc2335htm

Total In-State Handle

Handle by Track

Indiana Racetracks amp OTBs

Off Track Betting Parlor LocationsWinners Circle OTB - 1304 Minnich Road New Haven Indiana 260-490-9006

Winners Circle OTB - 20 N Pennsylvania St Ste 2 Indianapolis Indiana 317-656-7223

Track StatsGrandstand Seating Capacity 1750

Barn Area Stall Space 980Length of Track 78 mile Width 90 feet

Mailing Address4200 N Michigan Road Shelbyville Indiana 46176

Telephone 317-421-0000 Fax 317-421-0100

Meet PeriodApril 1 - November 17 2017(163 Standardbred race days)

Mailing Address4500 Dan Patch Circle Anderson Indiana 46013

Telephone 765-642-RACE (7223) Fax 765-683-2599

Track StatsGrandstand Seating Capacity 800

Barn Area Stall Space 948Length of Track 1 mile Width 80 feet

7 furlong turf course Width 98 feet

Off Track Betting Parlor Locations Clarksville OTB - 650 Eastern Blvd Clarksville Indiana 47129 812-473-8910

Meet PeriodApril 18 - October 27 2017 120 race days (mixed meet)

(114 Thoroughbred amp Quarter Horse days 6 Quarter Horse-Only days)

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 3

Indiana Horse Racing Commission

Mike McKinley InvestigatorToni Sperle Mike Morris InvestigatorAbi Meister Licensing SupervisorErin Hardebeck Indiana Grand Licensing ManagerLindsay Tubbs Hoosier Park Licensing ManagerDawn Martin Indiana Grand Test Barn AdministratorKaren Rash Hoosier Park Test Barn Administrator

Race Track Staff

Commission Senior Staff

Rachel Klotz Standardbred Breed Development CoordinatorSara Distler TB amp QH Breed Development CoordinatorJoyse Banister Breed Development Residency ClerkMegan Arszman Communications CoordinatorLorelei Masshardt Breed Development ClerkDebria Brown Administrative Assistant

Coordinating Support Staff

Standardbred Judges Mike Hall Presiding JudgeKevin Gumm Associate JudgeDave Magee Associate Judge

Michael Hardy DVMRick Lyons DVM

Stanley Bowker Sr State StewardTim Day Associate StewardWilliam Troilo Associate Steward

Commission Veterinarians

Thoroughbred Stewards

Commissioners

Racing InspectorKarla Vaughn

Veterinary Technicians

Laboratory Technicians

Stephanie Adams RVTYvonne Stephens RVT

Bobbi Hazelbaker

Philip Borst DVM Chairman

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 4

Anthony Dalessandro DVM

Philip Borst DVM ChairmanGreg Schenkel Vice ChairmanGeorge Pillow MemberSusie Lightle MemberBill McCarty Member

Mike Smith Executive Director Deena Pitman Assistant Executive Director Lea Ellingwood General Counsel Holly Newell Deputy General Counsel Wendi Samuelson-Dull Controller Jessica Barnes Director of Racing amp Breed Development

Patty CawthornJanet Curran

Investigator

Simulcast Handle

Indiana Grand - (Thoroughbred)

Indiana Grand (Quarter Horse)

Hoosier Park (Standardbred)

Total Live Handle $7906915

Hoosier Park wagered $987192 on Indiana Grands Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse simulcast signal Indiana Grand wagered $630564 on Hoosier Parks Standardbred simulcast signal These handle numbers are included in the Export Handle above by source of signal and in In-State Handle by location of wager

(1)

(2) Handle at Indiana OTBs on racing originating in-state is accounted for in In-State Handle source of wager (ie Hooiser Parks OTB handle on Hoosier Parks live racing is attributed to Hoosier Park)

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

163$4052150

$24860

188$602165

$3203

Number of RacesTotal HandleAverage Per Race Handle

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

111$3252600

$29303

Total

Total Simulcast Handle

Total$521845

$1142118$77958

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

Quarter Horse handle is calculated on a per race basis not daily

$226491918

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

$85060796$126775084$14656038

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 5

Hoosier Park Indiana Grand TotalStandardbred $7368024 $4243240 $11611264TBQH $29856783 $24603340 $54460123Total In-State $37224807 $28846580 $66071387

Live Handle

Export Handle (1) Average Daily Export Handle

In-State Handle (2)

Live Racing at Tracks

Wagering Handle

(Handle - money wagered by the betting public on pari-mutuel races within the state of Indiana)

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 6

The charts above show the previous 10 years worth of statistics For a complete history please visit our website at httpswwwingovhrc2335htm

Total In-State Handle

Handle by Track

Indiana Horse Racing Commission

Mike McKinley InvestigatorToni Sperle Mike Morris InvestigatorAbi Meister Licensing SupervisorErin Hardebeck Indiana Grand Licensing ManagerLindsay Tubbs Hoosier Park Licensing ManagerDawn Martin Indiana Grand Test Barn AdministratorKaren Rash Hoosier Park Test Barn Administrator

Race Track Staff

Commission Senior Staff

Rachel Klotz Standardbred Breed Development CoordinatorSara Distler TB amp QH Breed Development CoordinatorJoyse Banister Breed Development Residency ClerkMegan Arszman Communications CoordinatorLorelei Masshardt Breed Development ClerkDebria Brown Administrative Assistant

Coordinating Support Staff

Standardbred Judges Mike Hall Presiding JudgeKevin Gumm Associate JudgeDave Magee Associate Judge

Michael Hardy DVMRick Lyons DVM

Stanley Bowker Sr State StewardTim Day Associate StewardWilliam Troilo Associate Steward

Commission Veterinarians

Thoroughbred Stewards

Commissioners

Racing InspectorKarla Vaughn

Veterinary Technicians

Laboratory Technicians

Stephanie Adams RVTYvonne Stephens RVT

Bobbi Hazelbaker

Philip Borst DVM Chairman

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 4

Anthony Dalessandro DVM

Philip Borst DVM ChairmanGreg Schenkel Vice ChairmanGeorge Pillow MemberSusie Lightle MemberBill McCarty Member

Mike Smith Executive Director Deena Pitman Assistant Executive Director Lea Ellingwood General Counsel Holly Newell Deputy General Counsel Wendi Samuelson-Dull Controller Jessica Barnes Director of Racing amp Breed Development

Patty CawthornJanet Curran

Investigator

Simulcast Handle

Indiana Grand - (Thoroughbred)

Indiana Grand (Quarter Horse)

Hoosier Park (Standardbred)

Total Live Handle $7906915

Hoosier Park wagered $987192 on Indiana Grands Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse simulcast signal Indiana Grand wagered $630564 on Hoosier Parks Standardbred simulcast signal These handle numbers are included in the Export Handle above by source of signal and in In-State Handle by location of wager

(1)

(2) Handle at Indiana OTBs on racing originating in-state is accounted for in In-State Handle source of wager (ie Hooiser Parks OTB handle on Hoosier Parks live racing is attributed to Hoosier Park)

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

163$4052150

$24860

188$602165

$3203

Number of RacesTotal HandleAverage Per Race Handle

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

111$3252600

$29303

Total

Total Simulcast Handle

Total$521845

$1142118$77958

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

Quarter Horse handle is calculated on a per race basis not daily

$226491918

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

$85060796$126775084$14656038

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 5

Hoosier Park Indiana Grand TotalStandardbred $7368024 $4243240 $11611264TBQH $29856783 $24603340 $54460123Total In-State $37224807 $28846580 $66071387

Live Handle

Export Handle (1) Average Daily Export Handle

In-State Handle (2)

Live Racing at Tracks

Wagering Handle

(Handle - money wagered by the betting public on pari-mutuel races within the state of Indiana)

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 6

The charts above show the previous 10 years worth of statistics For a complete history please visit our website at httpswwwingovhrc2335htm

Total In-State Handle

Handle by Track

Simulcast Handle

Indiana Grand - (Thoroughbred)

Indiana Grand (Quarter Horse)

Hoosier Park (Standardbred)

Total Live Handle $7906915

Hoosier Park wagered $987192 on Indiana Grands Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse simulcast signal Indiana Grand wagered $630564 on Hoosier Parks Standardbred simulcast signal These handle numbers are included in the Export Handle above by source of signal and in In-State Handle by location of wager

(1)

(2) Handle at Indiana OTBs on racing originating in-state is accounted for in In-State Handle source of wager (ie Hooiser Parks OTB handle on Hoosier Parks live racing is attributed to Hoosier Park)

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

163$4052150

$24860

188$602165

$3203

Number of RacesTotal HandleAverage Per Race Handle

Number of DatesTotal HandleAverage Daily Handle

111$3252600

$29303

Total

Total Simulcast Handle

Total$521845

$1142118$77958

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

Quarter Horse handle is calculated on a per race basis not daily

$226491918

StandardbredThoroughbredQuarter Horse

$85060796$126775084$14656038

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 5

Hoosier Park Indiana Grand TotalStandardbred $7368024 $4243240 $11611264TBQH $29856783 $24603340 $54460123Total In-State $37224807 $28846580 $66071387

Live Handle

Export Handle (1) Average Daily Export Handle

In-State Handle (2)

Live Racing at Tracks

Wagering Handle

(Handle - money wagered by the betting public on pari-mutuel races within the state of Indiana)

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 6

The charts above show the previous 10 years worth of statistics For a complete history please visit our website at httpswwwingovhrc2335htm

Total In-State Handle

Handle by Track

Wagering Handle

(Handle - money wagered by the betting public on pari-mutuel races within the state of Indiana)

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 6

The charts above show the previous 10 years worth of statistics For a complete history please visit our website at httpswwwingovhrc2335htm

Total In-State Handle

Handle by Track

The following is a breakdown of the distribution of all monies wagered at both Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand as well as their satellite facilities

The direct revenue received by the State of Indiana exceeded the cost of regulation Indiana Horse Racing Commission operating expenditures for calendar year 2017 were $1666030

Indiana GrandTotal Distributed $32701345

Hoosier ParkTotal Distributed $41276957

State RevenuesThe following revenue is collected in accordance with pari-mutuel statute IC 4-31 and is directed to the general fund unless otherwise noted

Pari-Mutual Tax $966694

Track Reimbursement for Officials $391575

Occupational License Fees $90325

Satellite Facility Tax (12 on OTB Handle) $141154

Breakage $209805

Fines and Civil Penalties Paid $57500

Track Permit and License Fees $7000

Total $186405350 to livestock industry promotion and development fund and 50 to State Fair Commission

Total State Revenue $3369832

Pari-Mutuel Tax - includes satellite facility tax Breakage - the difference in the rounding off of pari-mutuel payoffs

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Pari-Mutual Tax $748999

Track Reimbursement for Officials $279246

Occupational License Fees $200310

Satellite Facility Tax (12 on OTB Handle) $94972

Breakage $176252

Fines and Civil Penalties Paid $41050

Track Permit and License Fees $6000

Total $1505779

Hoosier Park

Indiana Grand

Returned to Bettors $24480689 75

Returned to Bettors $30650259 74

Track Share $5449723 17

Purses Earned $1750710 5

Pari-Mutuel Tax $843971 3

Track Share $7123633 17

Purses Earned $2185412 5

Breakage $176252 lt1

Pari-Mutuel Tax $1107848 3

Breakage $209805 lt1

Distribution of the Wagering Dollar

Pursuant to IC 4-31-6 and 71 IAC 5-1-1 all persons participating in pari-mutuel racing under the jurisdiction of the Commission are required to be licensed The licensing process is the backbone of the Commissionrsquos regulatory efforts Each prospective licensee is fingerprinted

The Federal Bureau of Investigation provides the Commission with criminal histories of all applicants The Commission may refuse or deny the application for licensure of any person whose criminal or racing violation record is contrary to the publics best interest

2017

Total Licenses Issued in 2017 11554

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Trend from 2007 - 2017

Occupational Licensing

Track Employee 2618

Owner - TB 1582

Owner - SB 1475

Stable Name 879

Groom- SB 646

Groom - TB 528

Track Security 496

Vendor Employee 436

OwnerTrainer - TB 316

OwnerTrainerDriver - SB 315

Owner - QH 273

Pari-Mutuel Clerk 225

OwnerTrainer - SB 195

Trainer - TB 182

Track Management 151

Jockey 140

Asst Trainer - TB 131

Trainer - SB 131

Commission Staff 112

Exercise Rider 81

Groom - QH 74

Racing Official 72

Driver 63

Vendor Contractor 56

OwnerTrainer - QH 56

DriverTrainer 55

Farrier 29

Trainer - QH 27

Vet Helper 21

Gate Crew 19

Pony Rider 19

Qualifying Driver 18

Jockey Agent 18

Practicing Veterinarian 16

Valet 14

Apprentice Jockey 12

OwnerDriver 11

Asst Trainer - SB 11

Equine Massage Therapist 8

Authorized Agent - TB 8

Track Veterinarian 7

Asst Trainer - QH 6

Horsemens Bookkeeper 5

Outrider 5

Farrier Assistant 4

Equine Dentist 4

Authorized Agent - SB 3

Equine Chiropractor 1

Category Count Category Count Category Count

This shows the previous 10 years worth of statistics For complete history please visit the Annual Report Archive on our website at wwwingovhrc2335htm

Pursuant to IC 4-31-6 and 71 IAC 5-1-1 all persons participating in pari-mutuel racing under the jurisdiction of the Commission are required to be licensed The licensing process is the backbone of the Commissionrsquos regulatory efforts Each prospective licensee is fingerprinted

The Federal Bureau of Investigation provides the Commission with criminal histories of all applicants The Commission may refuse or deny the application for licensure of any person whose criminal or racing violation record is contrary to the publics best interest

2017

Total Licenses Issued in 2017 11554

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Trend from 2007 - 2017

Occupational Licensing

Track Employee 2618

Owner - TB 1582

Owner - SB 1475

Stable Name 879

Groom- SB 646

Groom - TB 528

Track Security 496

Vendor Employee 436

OwnerTrainer - TB 316

OwnerTrainerDriver - SB 315

Owner - QH 273

Pari-Mutuel Clerk 225

OwnerTrainer - SB 195

Trainer - TB 182

Track Management 151

Jockey 140

Asst Trainer - TB 131

Trainer - SB 131

Commission Staff 112

Exercise Rider 81

Groom - QH 74

Racing Official 72

Driver 63

Vendor Contractor 56

OwnerTrainer - QH 56

DriverTrainer 55

Farrier 29

Trainer - QH 27

Vet Helper 21

Gate Crew 19

Pony Rider 19

Qualifying Driver 18

Jockey Agent 18

Practicing Veterinarian 16

Valet 14

Apprentice Jockey 12

OwnerDriver 11

Asst Trainer - SB 11

Equine Massage Therapist 8

Authorized Agent - TB 8

Track Veterinarian 7

Asst Trainer - QH 6

Horsemens Bookkeeper 5

Outrider 5

Farrier Assistant 4

Equine Dentist 4

Authorized Agent - SB 3

Equine Chiropractor 1

Category Count Category Count Category Count

This shows the previous 10 years worth of statistics For complete history please visit the Annual Report Archive on our website at wwwingovhrc2335htm

3 Aminorex weight loss (anorectic) stimulant 1 A

1 Modafinil Acid stimulant 2 A

1 SildenafilN-Desmithylsildenafil hypertension 3 A

1 1 Lidocaine local anesthetic 2 B

2 Xylazine sedativeanalgesic 3 B

8 Clenbuterol bronchodilator 3 B

5 1 1 Dexamethasone corticosteroid 2 C

1 2 Bute (overage) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory 4 C

1 Methocarbamol muscle relaxant 4 C

4 1 Flunixin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory 4 C

1 Methylprednisolone corticosteroid 4 C

1 Ketoprofen non-steroidal anti-inflammatory 4 C

1 Fircoxib non-steroidal anti-inflammatory 4 C

1 1 Salix (furosemideLasix) diuretic na na

19 3 16 Primary lab found Clenbuterol in 10 samples however split labs returned 2 of those as inconclusive

Pari-mutuel horse racing can succeed as a legitimate major league sport only if its races are perceived by the wagering public to be honest competitive contests free from manipulation by man or drugs The Commissions drug detection program is one of the nations most comprehensive and its laboratory one of the most respected in the racing industry

The following table represents a further breakdown by breed of the name and types of drugs reported by the laboratory

Standardbred 163 2598 2874 19 ThoroughbredQH 118 1732 1800 19

Total 281 4330 4674 38

Positive TestsBlood Breed

RaceDates Urine

Number of Violations by

Breed ARCI DrugClassification Drug Type

Drug Class

Penalty ClassQHSB TB

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Total 38 drugs 37 positive horses(SB = Standardbred TB = Thoroughbred QH = Quarter Horse)

Human Drug Testing

In 2017 Industrial Laboratory in Denver Colorado served as the Commissions primary laboratory For each positive test the offending horse was disqualified and placed last In accordance with the pari-mutuel statute all purse money earned is ordered returned and redistributed

Drug Testing

This shows the pre-vious 10 years worth of stats For complete

history please visit the Annual Report Archive

on our website at wwwingovhrc2335htm

The competitive status of Indianas horse racing industry can best be determined by comparing purses offered by Indiana tracks with tracks racing the same breed in adjacent states The average daily purse distribution is the best indicator followed by the tracks total purse distribution The average daily purse distribution is a better indicator because a tracks total purse offerings can be diluted by an over abundance of race dates which can lead to inferior or low quality racing

Indianarsquos Standardbred industry continues to be a powerhouse regionally and nationally As shown below in 2017 Hoosier Park ranked 1 among tracks in surrounding states in total purse distribution (with help from hosting the Breeders Crown) and 2 in average daily purses

Average Daily Purse Distribution Total Purse Money

1 The Red Mile KY (34) $ 263073 2 Hoosier Park IN (163) $ 214670 3 Scioto Downs OH (90) $ 195185 4 Miami Valley Raceway OH (87) $ 147549 5 Northfield Park OH (220) $ 117259 6 Hollywood Gaming Dayton OH (76) $ 114829 7 Hawthorne Racecourse IL (80) $ 97037 8 Northville Downs MI (67) $ 42866 9 Players Bluegrass Downs KY (15) $ 1019710 Thunder Ridge Racing KY (21) $ 8764

Source United States Trotting Association (USTA)

1 Hoosier Park IN (163) $34991161 2 Northfield Park OH (220) $25796995 3 Scioto Downs OH (90) $17556692 4 Miami Valley Raceway OH (87) $12836733 5 The Red Mile KY (34) $ 8944495 6 Hollywood Gaming Dayton OH (76) $ 8726991 7 Hawthorne Racecourse IL (80) $ 7762977 8 Northville Downs MI (67) $ 2871990 9 Thunder Ridge Racing KY (21) $ 18405110 Players Bluegrass Downs KY (15) $ 152800

Grand Circuit is included 34th Annual Breeders Crown included

Notes The number of race days at each track are indicated in parentheses Race meets with fewer than 15 race dates are not included

How Indiana Standardbred Racing Rates in the Region

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Competitive Status

State Bred 20152014 2016

Source United States Trotting Association (USTA)

Ohio 1213 (1436) 1192 (1432) 1385 (944) Indiana 899 (1055) 975 (1112) 1241 (637) Kentucky 301 (28) 328 (18) 21 (369)Illinois 495 (406) 367 (247) 211 (286)Michigan 108 (22) 122 (46) 65 (81)

(State Sired) (State Sired) (State Sired)

State Bred Foals Registered in 2016

Due to the timing of this report registrations are still coming in for horses foaled in 2017 so a more accurate example is to look at 2016 as the most recent year

National Top 10

Ohio 1385

Pennsylvania 1344Indiana 1241New York 762Illinois 211New Jersey 132Maryland 123Iowa 121Delaware 118Maine 83

Source BloodHorsecom February 17 2018Notes The number of race days at each track are indicated in parentheses Race meets with fewer than 15 race dates are not included

Racing in Indiana has been a lucrative decision for many owners and trainers in the region Competing against stalwart tracks such as Kentuckys Churchill Downs and Keeneland Race Course Indiana Grand Race Course rates third for average daily purse distribution and second in overall purse money for 2017 This chart compares Indiana Grand against tracks in Illinois Kentucky Michigan and Ohio

How Indiana Thoroughbred Racing Rates in the Region

Average Daily Purse Distribution Total Purse Money

1 Churchill Downs KY (70) $36357354 2 Indiana Grand IN (113) $25471045 3 Thistledown OH (101) $15043840 4 Arlington Park IL (71) $14906765 5 Mahoning Valley RC OH (101) $12858573 6 Belterra OH (94) $10478120 7 Keeneland Racecourse KY (32) $ 8404905 8 Hawthorne IL (58) $ 8018920 9 Turfway Park KY (64) $ 632129910 Ellis Park KY (31) $ 6134741

1 Keeneland KY (32) $ 1680981 2 Churchill Downs KY (70) $ 519391 3 Indiana Grand IN (113) $ 225407 4 Arlington Park IL (71) $ 209954 5 Ellis Park KY (31) $ 197895 6 Thistledown OH (101) $ 148949 7 Hawthorne IL (58) $ 138257 8 Mahoning Valley RC OH (101) $ 127313 9 Belterra Park OH (94) $ 11146910 Turfway Park KY (64) $ 98770

Yearlings Sold at Public Auction in 2017

State Bred AveragePrice

HorsesSold

Total

Source The Jockey Club

Kentucky 3983 $96483 $384291941Indiana 69 $20588 $1420600

Ohio 69 $19154 $1321600Illinois 11 $22409 $246500Michigan 1 $5000 $5000

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 11

State Bred 20152014 2016

Source The Jockey Club

Kentucky 7687 8207 8356Ohio 386 355 382

Indiana 401 456 376Illinois 371 312 216Michigan 43 49 56

State Bred Foals Registered in 2016

National Top 15

Kentucky 8348Florida 2026

California 1760New York 1484Louisiana 1105Maryland 629Pennsylvania 620Oklahoma 565New Mexico 498Texas 418Ohio 381Indiana 375West Virginia 369Arkansas 373Washington 236

Due to the timing of this report registrations are still coming in for horses foaled in 2017 so a more accurate example is to look at 2016 as the most recent year

Notes Horsemens contributions are not included Tracks with fewer than 100 races are not included The number of races at each track are indicated in parentheses in column 1 number of race days are indicated in parentheses in column 2

Indianarsquos Quarter Horse racing industry is unique in both its size and location Indiana Grand averages around 200 races per year making the Quarter Horse racing program relatively small comparatively to other more Quarter Horse-focused tracks However Indiana Grand offers one of the most lucrative stakes and overnight purse programs in the country Due to the few Quarter Horse racing opportunities in the Midwest the comparisons below are made nationwide rather than just regional (Quarter Horse racing is more concentrated in the West and Southwest parts of the country)

Source American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)

Average Purse Distribution per Race Total Purse Money

How Indiana Quarter Horse Racing Rates Nationally

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 12

1 Ruidoso Downs NM (366) $35018 2 Sunland Park NM (184) $30329 3 Zia Park NM (234) $25424 4 Remington Park OK (487) $24559 5 Indiana Grand IN (188) $22433 6 Fair Grounds LA (107) $21603 7 Delta Downs LA (460) $20181 8 Los Alimitos Race Course CA (808) $20125 9 Prairie Meadows IA (223) $1982710 Hialeah Park FL (298) $17850

1 Los Alimitos Race Course CA (146) $16261247 2 Ruidoso Downs NM (51) $128166283 Remington Park OK (50) $119602834 Delta Downs LA (44) $ 92832635 Zia Park NM (29) $ 59492946 Evangeline Park LA (45) $ 56003487 Sunland Park NM (34) $ 55806188 Hialeah Park FL (35) $ 53194909 Prairie Meadows IA (26) $ 4421522 10 Indiana Grand IN (113) $ 4217391

State Bred 20152014 2016

Source AQHA

Indiana 537 503 404Kentucky 130 104 105

Illinois 65 82 54Ohio 57 41 45Michigan 0 0 0

Race Bred Foals Registered in 2016

Due to the timing of this report registrations are still coming in for horses foaled in 2017 so a more accurate example is to look at 2016 as the most recent year Numbers may increase as owners register their horses later

National Top 10

Texas 3773Oklahoma 3434

Louisiana 2321California 1402New Mexico 1395Utah 781South Dakota 528Indiana 404Idaho 395Wyoming 374

OverviewPursuant to IC 4-31-11 breed development funds have been established to promote the breeding of horses while stimu-lating the agri-business sector of the states economy

Historically breed development funds have consisted of breakage (the difference in the rounding off of pari-mutuel payoffs) outs (all uncashed tickets) and riverboat admissions tax allocation This same funding mechanism has been in place until racinos opened at Indianas two racetracks in June 2008

At this time riverboat allocation was replaced by an allocation from slot machine wagering at racinos in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12

By visiting the commission website (wwwingovhrc) information can be obtained regarding eligibility requirements for racing awards such as those described in the charts below There are detailed instructions on how to register a foalhorse what applications to use and what type of deadlines apply

2017 Award Purse Distributions

Wendy Brown ChairJonathan Schuster

Pete Sacapolous

Tim Graber Pam Cross Byron Hooley Faron Parr

Standardbred Advisory Board Quarter Horse Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Mike Gross ChairRandy Thompson

Lance Finlinson

Michael Christner ChairDon EashScott Snyder

Thoroughbred AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $11091824

2017 Breed Development Committee MembersStandardbred Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Breed Breakage Tickets Revenue Total

Standardbred AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $11727362

Thoroughbred Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Outstanding ticket revenue is based on tickets purchased in 2016 which expired in 2017 As of 2017 the states budget agency determined that breakage revenue should be deposited into the Commissions operating fund

2017 Breed Development Fund Revenues

Dwayne Rhule Chair

Jessica Barnes ExOfficio Member

Outstanding Slot

Quarter Horse AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $1022161

Standardbred $0 $181571 $24033153 $24214724Thoroughbred $0 $181571 $25033153 $24214724Quarter Horse $0 $31578 $3994490 $4026068Total $0 $394720 $52060796 $52455516

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 13

Owner Awards - $222954 22

Breeder Awards $222954 22

Purse Supplements $454774 44

Stallion Owner Awards - $121479 12

Purse Supplements - $7624000 69

Breeders Awards - $2706761 24

Stallion Awards - $697621 6

Out-of-State Awards - $63442 1

Breeders Awards - $700000 6

Purse Supplements - Hoosier Park - $9776175 83

Purse Supplements - Fair Circuit - $1251187 11

Breed Development Programs

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 14

Quarter Horses

Standardbreds

Thoroughbreds

Indiana Bred amp Sired Statistics

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 251 1642015 242 1532016 170 902017 184 125

YearMares Bred Foals Stallions

Residency Mares

Residency Foals

2010 3038 1443 180 2225 10242011 3386 1744 154 2109 11682012 2634 1717 147 1939 13042013 1958 1472 115 1443 11102014 1764 1087 105 1251 8562015 1852 1053 90 1263 7502016 1943 1146 100 1434 8022017 2223 1138 101 1390 842

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 1209 735 1522011 961 774 1142012 1130 727 1302013 941 596 1172014 660 408 1002015 677 427 862016 606 367 862017 672 441 93

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 408 2682015 427 2432016 367 1672017 441 227

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 298 178 782011 264 215 602012 404 256 772013 405 241 732014 377 251 612015 368 242 632016 346 170 482017 345 184 47

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 15

Thoroughbreds

Standardbreds

Quarter Horses

bull Bucchero (12 bred by Karen and Greg Dodd) won the Grade 2 Woodford Stakes at Keenelandbull Bucchero and Piedi Bianchi (15 bred by Greg and Deann Baer) compete in the 2017 Breeders Cup World Championships at Del Mar Racetrack in California (Bucchero placed 4th in Turf Sprint Piedi Bianchi placed 5th in 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies)bull Lady Fog Horn (12 bred by The Elkstone Group) retired as the leading money earning Indiana-sired and bred with career earnings of $824273 She then sold at the 2017 November Keeneland Breeding Stock Sale for $300000 to Shadai Farm in Japan

bull Hannelore Hanover (12 by Swan For All) posted a world record for fastest mile trotted by a mare in 149 25bull 10 Indiana-sired horses qualified to the finals of the 2017 Breeders Crown held at Hoosier Park in Andersonbull 3 Indiana-sired horses earned Breeders Crown Championships Hannelore Hanover (Aged Open Trot) Fiftydollarbill (2-year-old ColtGelding Trot) amp Beckhams Z Tam (3-year-old ColtGelding Pace)

bull Keen Liasion (15 bred by Gary Hess) was named a Finalist for the American Quarter Horse Associations Racing Champion 2-year-old Filly of the Year

bull 2 Indiana-sired horses finished in the Top 10 Leading Money Winning Aged Horses (regardless of sex or gait) Hannelore Hanover (1 with $1049129) and Rockin Ron (9 with $525279)bull Rockin Ron recorded the second fastest mile of 2017 1472

2017 Program Highlights

bull Hannelore Hanover was named 2017 Dan Patch Award Winner for Aged Mare Trotter Trotter of the Year and Horse of the Year (third year in a row for an Indiana-sired horse)

bull Indiana-sired Fiftydallarbill finished in the Top 10 Leading Two-Year-Olds in the country (7 with a 1503)bull Indianas Victory Hill Farm was among the Top 20 Breeders in the country based on wins

Senated-enrolled act No 252 amended IC 4-31-8 to charge the Commission with promotion of the Indiana horse racing industry In 2017 the Indiana Horse Racing Commission introduced a new position to aid in this requirement The Communications Coordinator position was created in an effort to grow the marketing and advertising efforts of the Commission and its programs

Thoroughbred- BloodHorse- BloodHorsecom- PaulickReportcom- American Racehorse- AmericanRacehorsecom- Daily Racing Form

Standardbred- Hoof Beats- USTrottingcom- Midwest Harness Report- HarnessRacingUpdatecom- Horsemens World- Daily Racing Form

Quarter Horse- American Quarter Horse Racing Journal- Speedhorse- Track Magazine- Daily Racing Form

Other notes about marketing the breed development programsMegan Arszman the Communications Coordinator was invited to speak at the American Quarter Horse Associations Bank of America Challenge Championships at Prairie Meadows (Iowa) about the importance of mar-keting in horse racing Her presentation offered valuable tips to horsemen and organizations on how to market their sport better even with a limited budget It was the first time a representative from the IHRC attended a national AQHA racing event

The increase in awareness nationally and regionally for all three of the Indiana breeds grew exponentially with the addition of educational seminars held throughout the year (The Basics of Marketing and Advertising and Broodmare Health) Press releases were sent through the American

Horse Publications network (of which the IHRC became a member in 2017)

With the addition of the Commissions Communications Coordinator position all three breed development programs gained visibility on social media in early 2017 with each program having its own Facebook page and Twitter profile (links can be found on page 19) as well as a Commission-wide Instagram account and YouTube channel Program and race information registration reminders photos events and fun throwbacks were shared to an increasing number of followers everyday

Hashtags for better social searches were created and made popular throughout the year INDbred INDsired HoosierHorsepower

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 16

New Marketing Campaign Initiative

Approximately 2 percent of each breed development funds budget is allocated each fiscal year to be utilized for these purposes A graphic designer was placed on contract to help create print advertisements and program materials working closely with the Communica-tions Coordinator

Advertisements were placed in the following publications in 2017

Racino Slot RevenueThe 2007 Indiana Legislature approved slot machine wagering at the States two pari-mutuel racetracks in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12 Racino slot revenue began replacing riverboat revenue June 2008 These funds are distributed to various segments of the racing industry in accordance with Commission rule IC 4-35-7-12 Detailed racino slot revenue distribution is noted in the chart below For detailed historical information on slot revenue visit our website at wwwingovhrc2443htm

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation

AGR total above includes $1000000 State Fair Commission funding via Standardbreds 46 allotment from slots

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 17

Slot Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total(2014-17)

15 or 12 of AGR $51906456 $53519416 $54728693 $56252987 $216407552Remaining distribution after funding the following CAP Tobacco Cessation Fund ampOr Integrity Fund

$53369416 $54579693 $56102987 $164052096

EQUINE PROMOTION WELFARE (5) to Association

$259532 $266847 $272898 $280515 $1079792

ISA (46) $119384 $122749 $125533 $129037 $496703HBPAI (46) $119384 $122749 $125333 $129037 $496703QHRAI (8) $20762 $21347 $21831 $22441 $86381

BACKSIDE BENEVOLENCE (25) to Association

$1297661 $1334205 $1364492 $1402574 $5398932

ISA (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522HBPAI (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522QHRAI (8) $103812 $106738 $109159 $112206 $431909

97 TO RACING $50349263 $51768333 $52942303 $54419898 $209479797THOROUGHBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $25033153 $96360706

OF 46 55 TO FOLLOWING $13896396 $13904998 $13394402 $13768234 $54964030TB PURSES (97) $13479504 $13678687 $12992570 $13355187 $53505948

HBPAI (24) $333513 $338441 $321465 $330438 $1323857ITOBA (06) $83378 $84610 $80366 $82609 $330963

TB BREED DEVELOPMENT FUND (45) $9264264 $10105176 $10959056 $11264919 $41593514

STANDARDBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $24033153 $95360706(Minus State Fair Commission Funding)

OF 46 50 TO FOLLOWING $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351SB PURSE (965) $10692518 $11007481 $11268044 $11595996 $44564039

ISA (35) $387811 $399235 $408685 $420580 $1616311SB BREED DEVELOPMENT - 50 $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351

QUARTER HORSE (8) $4027941 $4141466 $4235384 $3994490 $16399281OF 8 70 TO THE FOLLOWING $2819558 $2899026 $2964768 $3047514 $11730866

QH PURSES (95) $2678580 $2754075 $2816530 $2895139 $11289275QHRAI (5) $140977 $144951 $148238 $152376 $586542

QH BREED DEVELOPMENT - 30 $1208382 $1242440 $1270615 $1306078 $5027515

Total Slot Revenue Disbursed to Horse Racing in 2017Slot revenue to purses $28259369Slot revenue to breed development $24587573Slot revenue to horsemens associations $ 986003

Per changes to IC 4-35-7-12 the percentage of AGR changed beginning with the January 2014 distribution recieved by the IHRC in February 2014

Source BloodHorsecom February 17 2018Notes The number of race days at each track are indicated in parentheses Race meets with fewer than 15 race dates are not included

Racing in Indiana has been a lucrative decision for many owners and trainers in the region Competing against stalwart tracks such as Kentuckys Churchill Downs and Keeneland Race Course Indiana Grand Race Course rates third for average daily purse distribution and second in overall purse money for 2017 This chart compares Indiana Grand against tracks in Illinois Kentucky Michigan and Ohio

How Indiana Thoroughbred Racing Rates in the Region

Average Daily Purse Distribution Total Purse Money

1 Churchill Downs KY (70) $36357354 2 Indiana Grand IN (113) $25471045 3 Thistledown OH (101) $15043840 4 Arlington Park IL (71) $14906765 5 Mahoning Valley RC OH (101) $12858573 6 Belterra OH (94) $10478120 7 Keeneland Racecourse KY (32) $ 8404905 8 Hawthorne IL (58) $ 8018920 9 Turfway Park KY (64) $ 632129910 Ellis Park KY (31) $ 6134741

1 Keeneland KY (32) $ 1680981 2 Churchill Downs KY (70) $ 519391 3 Indiana Grand IN (113) $ 225407 4 Arlington Park IL (71) $ 209954 5 Ellis Park KY (31) $ 197895 6 Thistledown OH (101) $ 148949 7 Hawthorne IL (58) $ 138257 8 Mahoning Valley RC OH (101) $ 127313 9 Belterra Park OH (94) $ 11146910 Turfway Park KY (64) $ 98770

Yearlings Sold at Public Auction in 2017

State Bred AveragePrice

HorsesSold

Total

Source The Jockey Club

Kentucky 3983 $96483 $384291941Indiana 69 $20588 $1420600

Ohio 69 $19154 $1321600Illinois 11 $22409 $246500Michigan 1 $5000 $5000

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 11

State Bred 20152014 2016

Source The Jockey Club

Kentucky 7687 8207 8356Ohio 386 355 382

Indiana 401 456 376Illinois 371 312 216Michigan 43 49 56

State Bred Foals Registered in 2016

National Top 15

Kentucky 8348Florida 2026

California 1760New York 1484Louisiana 1105Maryland 629Pennsylvania 620Oklahoma 565New Mexico 498Texas 418Ohio 381Indiana 375West Virginia 369Arkansas 373Washington 236

Due to the timing of this report registrations are still coming in for horses foaled in 2017 so a more accurate example is to look at 2016 as the most recent year

Notes Horsemens contributions are not included Tracks with fewer than 100 races are not included The number of races at each track are indicated in parentheses in column 1 number of race days are indicated in parentheses in column 2

Indianarsquos Quarter Horse racing industry is unique in both its size and location Indiana Grand averages around 200 races per year making the Quarter Horse racing program relatively small comparatively to other more Quarter Horse-focused tracks However Indiana Grand offers one of the most lucrative stakes and overnight purse programs in the country Due to the few Quarter Horse racing opportunities in the Midwest the comparisons below are made nationwide rather than just regional (Quarter Horse racing is more concentrated in the West and Southwest parts of the country)

Source American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)

Average Purse Distribution per Race Total Purse Money

How Indiana Quarter Horse Racing Rates Nationally

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 12

1 Ruidoso Downs NM (366) $35018 2 Sunland Park NM (184) $30329 3 Zia Park NM (234) $25424 4 Remington Park OK (487) $24559 5 Indiana Grand IN (188) $22433 6 Fair Grounds LA (107) $21603 7 Delta Downs LA (460) $20181 8 Los Alimitos Race Course CA (808) $20125 9 Prairie Meadows IA (223) $1982710 Hialeah Park FL (298) $17850

1 Los Alimitos Race Course CA (146) $16261247 2 Ruidoso Downs NM (51) $128166283 Remington Park OK (50) $119602834 Delta Downs LA (44) $ 92832635 Zia Park NM (29) $ 59492946 Evangeline Park LA (45) $ 56003487 Sunland Park NM (34) $ 55806188 Hialeah Park FL (35) $ 53194909 Prairie Meadows IA (26) $ 4421522 10 Indiana Grand IN (113) $ 4217391

State Bred 20152014 2016

Source AQHA

Indiana 537 503 404Kentucky 130 104 105

Illinois 65 82 54Ohio 57 41 45Michigan 0 0 0

Race Bred Foals Registered in 2016

Due to the timing of this report registrations are still coming in for horses foaled in 2017 so a more accurate example is to look at 2016 as the most recent year Numbers may increase as owners register their horses later

National Top 10

Texas 3773Oklahoma 3434

Louisiana 2321California 1402New Mexico 1395Utah 781South Dakota 528Indiana 404Idaho 395Wyoming 374

OverviewPursuant to IC 4-31-11 breed development funds have been established to promote the breeding of horses while stimu-lating the agri-business sector of the states economy

Historically breed development funds have consisted of breakage (the difference in the rounding off of pari-mutuel payoffs) outs (all uncashed tickets) and riverboat admissions tax allocation This same funding mechanism has been in place until racinos opened at Indianas two racetracks in June 2008

At this time riverboat allocation was replaced by an allocation from slot machine wagering at racinos in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12

By visiting the commission website (wwwingovhrc) information can be obtained regarding eligibility requirements for racing awards such as those described in the charts below There are detailed instructions on how to register a foalhorse what applications to use and what type of deadlines apply

2017 Award Purse Distributions

Wendy Brown ChairJonathan Schuster

Pete Sacapolous

Tim Graber Pam Cross Byron Hooley Faron Parr

Standardbred Advisory Board Quarter Horse Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Mike Gross ChairRandy Thompson

Lance Finlinson

Michael Christner ChairDon EashScott Snyder

Thoroughbred AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $11091824

2017 Breed Development Committee MembersStandardbred Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Breed Breakage Tickets Revenue Total

Standardbred AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $11727362

Thoroughbred Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Outstanding ticket revenue is based on tickets purchased in 2016 which expired in 2017 As of 2017 the states budget agency determined that breakage revenue should be deposited into the Commissions operating fund

2017 Breed Development Fund Revenues

Dwayne Rhule Chair

Jessica Barnes ExOfficio Member

Outstanding Slot

Quarter Horse AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $1022161

Standardbred $0 $181571 $24033153 $24214724Thoroughbred $0 $181571 $25033153 $24214724Quarter Horse $0 $31578 $3994490 $4026068Total $0 $394720 $52060796 $52455516

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 13

Owner Awards - $222954 22

Breeder Awards $222954 22

Purse Supplements $454774 44

Stallion Owner Awards - $121479 12

Purse Supplements - $7624000 69

Breeders Awards - $2706761 24

Stallion Awards - $697621 6

Out-of-State Awards - $63442 1

Breeders Awards - $700000 6

Purse Supplements - Hoosier Park - $9776175 83

Purse Supplements - Fair Circuit - $1251187 11

Breed Development Programs

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 14

Quarter Horses

Standardbreds

Thoroughbreds

Indiana Bred amp Sired Statistics

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 251 1642015 242 1532016 170 902017 184 125

YearMares Bred Foals Stallions

Residency Mares

Residency Foals

2010 3038 1443 180 2225 10242011 3386 1744 154 2109 11682012 2634 1717 147 1939 13042013 1958 1472 115 1443 11102014 1764 1087 105 1251 8562015 1852 1053 90 1263 7502016 1943 1146 100 1434 8022017 2223 1138 101 1390 842

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 1209 735 1522011 961 774 1142012 1130 727 1302013 941 596 1172014 660 408 1002015 677 427 862016 606 367 862017 672 441 93

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 408 2682015 427 2432016 367 1672017 441 227

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 298 178 782011 264 215 602012 404 256 772013 405 241 732014 377 251 612015 368 242 632016 346 170 482017 345 184 47

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 15

Thoroughbreds

Standardbreds

Quarter Horses

bull Bucchero (12 bred by Karen and Greg Dodd) won the Grade 2 Woodford Stakes at Keenelandbull Bucchero and Piedi Bianchi (15 bred by Greg and Deann Baer) compete in the 2017 Breeders Cup World Championships at Del Mar Racetrack in California (Bucchero placed 4th in Turf Sprint Piedi Bianchi placed 5th in 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies)bull Lady Fog Horn (12 bred by The Elkstone Group) retired as the leading money earning Indiana-sired and bred with career earnings of $824273 She then sold at the 2017 November Keeneland Breeding Stock Sale for $300000 to Shadai Farm in Japan

bull Hannelore Hanover (12 by Swan For All) posted a world record for fastest mile trotted by a mare in 149 25bull 10 Indiana-sired horses qualified to the finals of the 2017 Breeders Crown held at Hoosier Park in Andersonbull 3 Indiana-sired horses earned Breeders Crown Championships Hannelore Hanover (Aged Open Trot) Fiftydollarbill (2-year-old ColtGelding Trot) amp Beckhams Z Tam (3-year-old ColtGelding Pace)

bull Keen Liasion (15 bred by Gary Hess) was named a Finalist for the American Quarter Horse Associations Racing Champion 2-year-old Filly of the Year

bull 2 Indiana-sired horses finished in the Top 10 Leading Money Winning Aged Horses (regardless of sex or gait) Hannelore Hanover (1 with $1049129) and Rockin Ron (9 with $525279)bull Rockin Ron recorded the second fastest mile of 2017 1472

2017 Program Highlights

bull Hannelore Hanover was named 2017 Dan Patch Award Winner for Aged Mare Trotter Trotter of the Year and Horse of the Year (third year in a row for an Indiana-sired horse)

bull Indiana-sired Fiftydallarbill finished in the Top 10 Leading Two-Year-Olds in the country (7 with a 1503)bull Indianas Victory Hill Farm was among the Top 20 Breeders in the country based on wins

Senated-enrolled act No 252 amended IC 4-31-8 to charge the Commission with promotion of the Indiana horse racing industry In 2017 the Indiana Horse Racing Commission introduced a new position to aid in this requirement The Communications Coordinator position was created in an effort to grow the marketing and advertising efforts of the Commission and its programs

Thoroughbred- BloodHorse- BloodHorsecom- PaulickReportcom- American Racehorse- AmericanRacehorsecom- Daily Racing Form

Standardbred- Hoof Beats- USTrottingcom- Midwest Harness Report- HarnessRacingUpdatecom- Horsemens World- Daily Racing Form

Quarter Horse- American Quarter Horse Racing Journal- Speedhorse- Track Magazine- Daily Racing Form

Other notes about marketing the breed development programsMegan Arszman the Communications Coordinator was invited to speak at the American Quarter Horse Associations Bank of America Challenge Championships at Prairie Meadows (Iowa) about the importance of mar-keting in horse racing Her presentation offered valuable tips to horsemen and organizations on how to market their sport better even with a limited budget It was the first time a representative from the IHRC attended a national AQHA racing event

The increase in awareness nationally and regionally for all three of the Indiana breeds grew exponentially with the addition of educational seminars held throughout the year (The Basics of Marketing and Advertising and Broodmare Health) Press releases were sent through the American

Horse Publications network (of which the IHRC became a member in 2017)

With the addition of the Commissions Communications Coordinator position all three breed development programs gained visibility on social media in early 2017 with each program having its own Facebook page and Twitter profile (links can be found on page 19) as well as a Commission-wide Instagram account and YouTube channel Program and race information registration reminders photos events and fun throwbacks were shared to an increasing number of followers everyday

Hashtags for better social searches were created and made popular throughout the year INDbred INDsired HoosierHorsepower

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 16

New Marketing Campaign Initiative

Approximately 2 percent of each breed development funds budget is allocated each fiscal year to be utilized for these purposes A graphic designer was placed on contract to help create print advertisements and program materials working closely with the Communica-tions Coordinator

Advertisements were placed in the following publications in 2017

Racino Slot RevenueThe 2007 Indiana Legislature approved slot machine wagering at the States two pari-mutuel racetracks in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12 Racino slot revenue began replacing riverboat revenue June 2008 These funds are distributed to various segments of the racing industry in accordance with Commission rule IC 4-35-7-12 Detailed racino slot revenue distribution is noted in the chart below For detailed historical information on slot revenue visit our website at wwwingovhrc2443htm

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation

AGR total above includes $1000000 State Fair Commission funding via Standardbreds 46 allotment from slots

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 17

Slot Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total(2014-17)

15 or 12 of AGR $51906456 $53519416 $54728693 $56252987 $216407552Remaining distribution after funding the following CAP Tobacco Cessation Fund ampOr Integrity Fund

$53369416 $54579693 $56102987 $164052096

EQUINE PROMOTION WELFARE (5) to Association

$259532 $266847 $272898 $280515 $1079792

ISA (46) $119384 $122749 $125533 $129037 $496703HBPAI (46) $119384 $122749 $125333 $129037 $496703QHRAI (8) $20762 $21347 $21831 $22441 $86381

BACKSIDE BENEVOLENCE (25) to Association

$1297661 $1334205 $1364492 $1402574 $5398932

ISA (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522HBPAI (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522QHRAI (8) $103812 $106738 $109159 $112206 $431909

97 TO RACING $50349263 $51768333 $52942303 $54419898 $209479797THOROUGHBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $25033153 $96360706

OF 46 55 TO FOLLOWING $13896396 $13904998 $13394402 $13768234 $54964030TB PURSES (97) $13479504 $13678687 $12992570 $13355187 $53505948

HBPAI (24) $333513 $338441 $321465 $330438 $1323857ITOBA (06) $83378 $84610 $80366 $82609 $330963

TB BREED DEVELOPMENT FUND (45) $9264264 $10105176 $10959056 $11264919 $41593514

STANDARDBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $24033153 $95360706(Minus State Fair Commission Funding)

OF 46 50 TO FOLLOWING $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351SB PURSE (965) $10692518 $11007481 $11268044 $11595996 $44564039

ISA (35) $387811 $399235 $408685 $420580 $1616311SB BREED DEVELOPMENT - 50 $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351

QUARTER HORSE (8) $4027941 $4141466 $4235384 $3994490 $16399281OF 8 70 TO THE FOLLOWING $2819558 $2899026 $2964768 $3047514 $11730866

QH PURSES (95) $2678580 $2754075 $2816530 $2895139 $11289275QHRAI (5) $140977 $144951 $148238 $152376 $586542

QH BREED DEVELOPMENT - 30 $1208382 $1242440 $1270615 $1306078 $5027515

Total Slot Revenue Disbursed to Horse Racing in 2017Slot revenue to purses $28259369Slot revenue to breed development $24587573Slot revenue to horsemens associations $ 986003

Per changes to IC 4-35-7-12 the percentage of AGR changed beginning with the January 2014 distribution recieved by the IHRC in February 2014

Notes Horsemens contributions are not included Tracks with fewer than 100 races are not included The number of races at each track are indicated in parentheses in column 1 number of race days are indicated in parentheses in column 2

Indianarsquos Quarter Horse racing industry is unique in both its size and location Indiana Grand averages around 200 races per year making the Quarter Horse racing program relatively small comparatively to other more Quarter Horse-focused tracks However Indiana Grand offers one of the most lucrative stakes and overnight purse programs in the country Due to the few Quarter Horse racing opportunities in the Midwest the comparisons below are made nationwide rather than just regional (Quarter Horse racing is more concentrated in the West and Southwest parts of the country)

Source American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)

Average Purse Distribution per Race Total Purse Money

How Indiana Quarter Horse Racing Rates Nationally

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 12

1 Ruidoso Downs NM (366) $35018 2 Sunland Park NM (184) $30329 3 Zia Park NM (234) $25424 4 Remington Park OK (487) $24559 5 Indiana Grand IN (188) $22433 6 Fair Grounds LA (107) $21603 7 Delta Downs LA (460) $20181 8 Los Alimitos Race Course CA (808) $20125 9 Prairie Meadows IA (223) $1982710 Hialeah Park FL (298) $17850

1 Los Alimitos Race Course CA (146) $16261247 2 Ruidoso Downs NM (51) $128166283 Remington Park OK (50) $119602834 Delta Downs LA (44) $ 92832635 Zia Park NM (29) $ 59492946 Evangeline Park LA (45) $ 56003487 Sunland Park NM (34) $ 55806188 Hialeah Park FL (35) $ 53194909 Prairie Meadows IA (26) $ 4421522 10 Indiana Grand IN (113) $ 4217391

State Bred 20152014 2016

Source AQHA

Indiana 537 503 404Kentucky 130 104 105

Illinois 65 82 54Ohio 57 41 45Michigan 0 0 0

Race Bred Foals Registered in 2016

Due to the timing of this report registrations are still coming in for horses foaled in 2017 so a more accurate example is to look at 2016 as the most recent year Numbers may increase as owners register their horses later

National Top 10

Texas 3773Oklahoma 3434

Louisiana 2321California 1402New Mexico 1395Utah 781South Dakota 528Indiana 404Idaho 395Wyoming 374

OverviewPursuant to IC 4-31-11 breed development funds have been established to promote the breeding of horses while stimu-lating the agri-business sector of the states economy

Historically breed development funds have consisted of breakage (the difference in the rounding off of pari-mutuel payoffs) outs (all uncashed tickets) and riverboat admissions tax allocation This same funding mechanism has been in place until racinos opened at Indianas two racetracks in June 2008

At this time riverboat allocation was replaced by an allocation from slot machine wagering at racinos in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12

By visiting the commission website (wwwingovhrc) information can be obtained regarding eligibility requirements for racing awards such as those described in the charts below There are detailed instructions on how to register a foalhorse what applications to use and what type of deadlines apply

2017 Award Purse Distributions

Wendy Brown ChairJonathan Schuster

Pete Sacapolous

Tim Graber Pam Cross Byron Hooley Faron Parr

Standardbred Advisory Board Quarter Horse Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Mike Gross ChairRandy Thompson

Lance Finlinson

Michael Christner ChairDon EashScott Snyder

Thoroughbred AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $11091824

2017 Breed Development Committee MembersStandardbred Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Breed Breakage Tickets Revenue Total

Standardbred AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $11727362

Thoroughbred Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Outstanding ticket revenue is based on tickets purchased in 2016 which expired in 2017 As of 2017 the states budget agency determined that breakage revenue should be deposited into the Commissions operating fund

2017 Breed Development Fund Revenues

Dwayne Rhule Chair

Jessica Barnes ExOfficio Member

Outstanding Slot

Quarter Horse AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $1022161

Standardbred $0 $181571 $24033153 $24214724Thoroughbred $0 $181571 $25033153 $24214724Quarter Horse $0 $31578 $3994490 $4026068Total $0 $394720 $52060796 $52455516

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 13

Owner Awards - $222954 22

Breeder Awards $222954 22

Purse Supplements $454774 44

Stallion Owner Awards - $121479 12

Purse Supplements - $7624000 69

Breeders Awards - $2706761 24

Stallion Awards - $697621 6

Out-of-State Awards - $63442 1

Breeders Awards - $700000 6

Purse Supplements - Hoosier Park - $9776175 83

Purse Supplements - Fair Circuit - $1251187 11

Breed Development Programs

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 14

Quarter Horses

Standardbreds

Thoroughbreds

Indiana Bred amp Sired Statistics

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 251 1642015 242 1532016 170 902017 184 125

YearMares Bred Foals Stallions

Residency Mares

Residency Foals

2010 3038 1443 180 2225 10242011 3386 1744 154 2109 11682012 2634 1717 147 1939 13042013 1958 1472 115 1443 11102014 1764 1087 105 1251 8562015 1852 1053 90 1263 7502016 1943 1146 100 1434 8022017 2223 1138 101 1390 842

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 1209 735 1522011 961 774 1142012 1130 727 1302013 941 596 1172014 660 408 1002015 677 427 862016 606 367 862017 672 441 93

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 408 2682015 427 2432016 367 1672017 441 227

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 298 178 782011 264 215 602012 404 256 772013 405 241 732014 377 251 612015 368 242 632016 346 170 482017 345 184 47

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 15

Thoroughbreds

Standardbreds

Quarter Horses

bull Bucchero (12 bred by Karen and Greg Dodd) won the Grade 2 Woodford Stakes at Keenelandbull Bucchero and Piedi Bianchi (15 bred by Greg and Deann Baer) compete in the 2017 Breeders Cup World Championships at Del Mar Racetrack in California (Bucchero placed 4th in Turf Sprint Piedi Bianchi placed 5th in 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies)bull Lady Fog Horn (12 bred by The Elkstone Group) retired as the leading money earning Indiana-sired and bred with career earnings of $824273 She then sold at the 2017 November Keeneland Breeding Stock Sale for $300000 to Shadai Farm in Japan

bull Hannelore Hanover (12 by Swan For All) posted a world record for fastest mile trotted by a mare in 149 25bull 10 Indiana-sired horses qualified to the finals of the 2017 Breeders Crown held at Hoosier Park in Andersonbull 3 Indiana-sired horses earned Breeders Crown Championships Hannelore Hanover (Aged Open Trot) Fiftydollarbill (2-year-old ColtGelding Trot) amp Beckhams Z Tam (3-year-old ColtGelding Pace)

bull Keen Liasion (15 bred by Gary Hess) was named a Finalist for the American Quarter Horse Associations Racing Champion 2-year-old Filly of the Year

bull 2 Indiana-sired horses finished in the Top 10 Leading Money Winning Aged Horses (regardless of sex or gait) Hannelore Hanover (1 with $1049129) and Rockin Ron (9 with $525279)bull Rockin Ron recorded the second fastest mile of 2017 1472

2017 Program Highlights

bull Hannelore Hanover was named 2017 Dan Patch Award Winner for Aged Mare Trotter Trotter of the Year and Horse of the Year (third year in a row for an Indiana-sired horse)

bull Indiana-sired Fiftydallarbill finished in the Top 10 Leading Two-Year-Olds in the country (7 with a 1503)bull Indianas Victory Hill Farm was among the Top 20 Breeders in the country based on wins

Senated-enrolled act No 252 amended IC 4-31-8 to charge the Commission with promotion of the Indiana horse racing industry In 2017 the Indiana Horse Racing Commission introduced a new position to aid in this requirement The Communications Coordinator position was created in an effort to grow the marketing and advertising efforts of the Commission and its programs

Thoroughbred- BloodHorse- BloodHorsecom- PaulickReportcom- American Racehorse- AmericanRacehorsecom- Daily Racing Form

Standardbred- Hoof Beats- USTrottingcom- Midwest Harness Report- HarnessRacingUpdatecom- Horsemens World- Daily Racing Form

Quarter Horse- American Quarter Horse Racing Journal- Speedhorse- Track Magazine- Daily Racing Form

Other notes about marketing the breed development programsMegan Arszman the Communications Coordinator was invited to speak at the American Quarter Horse Associations Bank of America Challenge Championships at Prairie Meadows (Iowa) about the importance of mar-keting in horse racing Her presentation offered valuable tips to horsemen and organizations on how to market their sport better even with a limited budget It was the first time a representative from the IHRC attended a national AQHA racing event

The increase in awareness nationally and regionally for all three of the Indiana breeds grew exponentially with the addition of educational seminars held throughout the year (The Basics of Marketing and Advertising and Broodmare Health) Press releases were sent through the American

Horse Publications network (of which the IHRC became a member in 2017)

With the addition of the Commissions Communications Coordinator position all three breed development programs gained visibility on social media in early 2017 with each program having its own Facebook page and Twitter profile (links can be found on page 19) as well as a Commission-wide Instagram account and YouTube channel Program and race information registration reminders photos events and fun throwbacks were shared to an increasing number of followers everyday

Hashtags for better social searches were created and made popular throughout the year INDbred INDsired HoosierHorsepower

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 16

New Marketing Campaign Initiative

Approximately 2 percent of each breed development funds budget is allocated each fiscal year to be utilized for these purposes A graphic designer was placed on contract to help create print advertisements and program materials working closely with the Communica-tions Coordinator

Advertisements were placed in the following publications in 2017

Racino Slot RevenueThe 2007 Indiana Legislature approved slot machine wagering at the States two pari-mutuel racetracks in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12 Racino slot revenue began replacing riverboat revenue June 2008 These funds are distributed to various segments of the racing industry in accordance with Commission rule IC 4-35-7-12 Detailed racino slot revenue distribution is noted in the chart below For detailed historical information on slot revenue visit our website at wwwingovhrc2443htm

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation

AGR total above includes $1000000 State Fair Commission funding via Standardbreds 46 allotment from slots

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 17

Slot Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total(2014-17)

15 or 12 of AGR $51906456 $53519416 $54728693 $56252987 $216407552Remaining distribution after funding the following CAP Tobacco Cessation Fund ampOr Integrity Fund

$53369416 $54579693 $56102987 $164052096

EQUINE PROMOTION WELFARE (5) to Association

$259532 $266847 $272898 $280515 $1079792

ISA (46) $119384 $122749 $125533 $129037 $496703HBPAI (46) $119384 $122749 $125333 $129037 $496703QHRAI (8) $20762 $21347 $21831 $22441 $86381

BACKSIDE BENEVOLENCE (25) to Association

$1297661 $1334205 $1364492 $1402574 $5398932

ISA (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522HBPAI (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522QHRAI (8) $103812 $106738 $109159 $112206 $431909

97 TO RACING $50349263 $51768333 $52942303 $54419898 $209479797THOROUGHBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $25033153 $96360706

OF 46 55 TO FOLLOWING $13896396 $13904998 $13394402 $13768234 $54964030TB PURSES (97) $13479504 $13678687 $12992570 $13355187 $53505948

HBPAI (24) $333513 $338441 $321465 $330438 $1323857ITOBA (06) $83378 $84610 $80366 $82609 $330963

TB BREED DEVELOPMENT FUND (45) $9264264 $10105176 $10959056 $11264919 $41593514

STANDARDBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $24033153 $95360706(Minus State Fair Commission Funding)

OF 46 50 TO FOLLOWING $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351SB PURSE (965) $10692518 $11007481 $11268044 $11595996 $44564039

ISA (35) $387811 $399235 $408685 $420580 $1616311SB BREED DEVELOPMENT - 50 $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351

QUARTER HORSE (8) $4027941 $4141466 $4235384 $3994490 $16399281OF 8 70 TO THE FOLLOWING $2819558 $2899026 $2964768 $3047514 $11730866

QH PURSES (95) $2678580 $2754075 $2816530 $2895139 $11289275QHRAI (5) $140977 $144951 $148238 $152376 $586542

QH BREED DEVELOPMENT - 30 $1208382 $1242440 $1270615 $1306078 $5027515

Total Slot Revenue Disbursed to Horse Racing in 2017Slot revenue to purses $28259369Slot revenue to breed development $24587573Slot revenue to horsemens associations $ 986003

Per changes to IC 4-35-7-12 the percentage of AGR changed beginning with the January 2014 distribution recieved by the IHRC in February 2014

OverviewPursuant to IC 4-31-11 breed development funds have been established to promote the breeding of horses while stimu-lating the agri-business sector of the states economy

Historically breed development funds have consisted of breakage (the difference in the rounding off of pari-mutuel payoffs) outs (all uncashed tickets) and riverboat admissions tax allocation This same funding mechanism has been in place until racinos opened at Indianas two racetracks in June 2008

At this time riverboat allocation was replaced by an allocation from slot machine wagering at racinos in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12

By visiting the commission website (wwwingovhrc) information can be obtained regarding eligibility requirements for racing awards such as those described in the charts below There are detailed instructions on how to register a foalhorse what applications to use and what type of deadlines apply

2017 Award Purse Distributions

Wendy Brown ChairJonathan Schuster

Pete Sacapolous

Tim Graber Pam Cross Byron Hooley Faron Parr

Standardbred Advisory Board Quarter Horse Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Mike Gross ChairRandy Thompson

Lance Finlinson

Michael Christner ChairDon EashScott Snyder

Thoroughbred AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $11091824

2017 Breed Development Committee MembersStandardbred Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Breed Breakage Tickets Revenue Total

Standardbred AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $11727362

Thoroughbred Breed DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

Outstanding ticket revenue is based on tickets purchased in 2016 which expired in 2017 As of 2017 the states budget agency determined that breakage revenue should be deposited into the Commissions operating fund

2017 Breed Development Fund Revenues

Dwayne Rhule Chair

Jessica Barnes ExOfficio Member

Outstanding Slot

Quarter Horse AwardsPursesTotal Distributed $1022161

Standardbred $0 $181571 $24033153 $24214724Thoroughbred $0 $181571 $25033153 $24214724Quarter Horse $0 $31578 $3994490 $4026068Total $0 $394720 $52060796 $52455516

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 13

Owner Awards - $222954 22

Breeder Awards $222954 22

Purse Supplements $454774 44

Stallion Owner Awards - $121479 12

Purse Supplements - $7624000 69

Breeders Awards - $2706761 24

Stallion Awards - $697621 6

Out-of-State Awards - $63442 1

Breeders Awards - $700000 6

Purse Supplements - Hoosier Park - $9776175 83

Purse Supplements - Fair Circuit - $1251187 11

Breed Development Programs

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 14

Quarter Horses

Standardbreds

Thoroughbreds

Indiana Bred amp Sired Statistics

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 251 1642015 242 1532016 170 902017 184 125

YearMares Bred Foals Stallions

Residency Mares

Residency Foals

2010 3038 1443 180 2225 10242011 3386 1744 154 2109 11682012 2634 1717 147 1939 13042013 1958 1472 115 1443 11102014 1764 1087 105 1251 8562015 1852 1053 90 1263 7502016 1943 1146 100 1434 8022017 2223 1138 101 1390 842

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 1209 735 1522011 961 774 1142012 1130 727 1302013 941 596 1172014 660 408 1002015 677 427 862016 606 367 862017 672 441 93

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 408 2682015 427 2432016 367 1672017 441 227

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 298 178 782011 264 215 602012 404 256 772013 405 241 732014 377 251 612015 368 242 632016 346 170 482017 345 184 47

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 15

Thoroughbreds

Standardbreds

Quarter Horses

bull Bucchero (12 bred by Karen and Greg Dodd) won the Grade 2 Woodford Stakes at Keenelandbull Bucchero and Piedi Bianchi (15 bred by Greg and Deann Baer) compete in the 2017 Breeders Cup World Championships at Del Mar Racetrack in California (Bucchero placed 4th in Turf Sprint Piedi Bianchi placed 5th in 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies)bull Lady Fog Horn (12 bred by The Elkstone Group) retired as the leading money earning Indiana-sired and bred with career earnings of $824273 She then sold at the 2017 November Keeneland Breeding Stock Sale for $300000 to Shadai Farm in Japan

bull Hannelore Hanover (12 by Swan For All) posted a world record for fastest mile trotted by a mare in 149 25bull 10 Indiana-sired horses qualified to the finals of the 2017 Breeders Crown held at Hoosier Park in Andersonbull 3 Indiana-sired horses earned Breeders Crown Championships Hannelore Hanover (Aged Open Trot) Fiftydollarbill (2-year-old ColtGelding Trot) amp Beckhams Z Tam (3-year-old ColtGelding Pace)

bull Keen Liasion (15 bred by Gary Hess) was named a Finalist for the American Quarter Horse Associations Racing Champion 2-year-old Filly of the Year

bull 2 Indiana-sired horses finished in the Top 10 Leading Money Winning Aged Horses (regardless of sex or gait) Hannelore Hanover (1 with $1049129) and Rockin Ron (9 with $525279)bull Rockin Ron recorded the second fastest mile of 2017 1472

2017 Program Highlights

bull Hannelore Hanover was named 2017 Dan Patch Award Winner for Aged Mare Trotter Trotter of the Year and Horse of the Year (third year in a row for an Indiana-sired horse)

bull Indiana-sired Fiftydallarbill finished in the Top 10 Leading Two-Year-Olds in the country (7 with a 1503)bull Indianas Victory Hill Farm was among the Top 20 Breeders in the country based on wins

Senated-enrolled act No 252 amended IC 4-31-8 to charge the Commission with promotion of the Indiana horse racing industry In 2017 the Indiana Horse Racing Commission introduced a new position to aid in this requirement The Communications Coordinator position was created in an effort to grow the marketing and advertising efforts of the Commission and its programs

Thoroughbred- BloodHorse- BloodHorsecom- PaulickReportcom- American Racehorse- AmericanRacehorsecom- Daily Racing Form

Standardbred- Hoof Beats- USTrottingcom- Midwest Harness Report- HarnessRacingUpdatecom- Horsemens World- Daily Racing Form

Quarter Horse- American Quarter Horse Racing Journal- Speedhorse- Track Magazine- Daily Racing Form

Other notes about marketing the breed development programsMegan Arszman the Communications Coordinator was invited to speak at the American Quarter Horse Associations Bank of America Challenge Championships at Prairie Meadows (Iowa) about the importance of mar-keting in horse racing Her presentation offered valuable tips to horsemen and organizations on how to market their sport better even with a limited budget It was the first time a representative from the IHRC attended a national AQHA racing event

The increase in awareness nationally and regionally for all three of the Indiana breeds grew exponentially with the addition of educational seminars held throughout the year (The Basics of Marketing and Advertising and Broodmare Health) Press releases were sent through the American

Horse Publications network (of which the IHRC became a member in 2017)

With the addition of the Commissions Communications Coordinator position all three breed development programs gained visibility on social media in early 2017 with each program having its own Facebook page and Twitter profile (links can be found on page 19) as well as a Commission-wide Instagram account and YouTube channel Program and race information registration reminders photos events and fun throwbacks were shared to an increasing number of followers everyday

Hashtags for better social searches were created and made popular throughout the year INDbred INDsired HoosierHorsepower

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 16

New Marketing Campaign Initiative

Approximately 2 percent of each breed development funds budget is allocated each fiscal year to be utilized for these purposes A graphic designer was placed on contract to help create print advertisements and program materials working closely with the Communica-tions Coordinator

Advertisements were placed in the following publications in 2017

Racino Slot RevenueThe 2007 Indiana Legislature approved slot machine wagering at the States two pari-mutuel racetracks in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12 Racino slot revenue began replacing riverboat revenue June 2008 These funds are distributed to various segments of the racing industry in accordance with Commission rule IC 4-35-7-12 Detailed racino slot revenue distribution is noted in the chart below For detailed historical information on slot revenue visit our website at wwwingovhrc2443htm

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation

AGR total above includes $1000000 State Fair Commission funding via Standardbreds 46 allotment from slots

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 17

Slot Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total(2014-17)

15 or 12 of AGR $51906456 $53519416 $54728693 $56252987 $216407552Remaining distribution after funding the following CAP Tobacco Cessation Fund ampOr Integrity Fund

$53369416 $54579693 $56102987 $164052096

EQUINE PROMOTION WELFARE (5) to Association

$259532 $266847 $272898 $280515 $1079792

ISA (46) $119384 $122749 $125533 $129037 $496703HBPAI (46) $119384 $122749 $125333 $129037 $496703QHRAI (8) $20762 $21347 $21831 $22441 $86381

BACKSIDE BENEVOLENCE (25) to Association

$1297661 $1334205 $1364492 $1402574 $5398932

ISA (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522HBPAI (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522QHRAI (8) $103812 $106738 $109159 $112206 $431909

97 TO RACING $50349263 $51768333 $52942303 $54419898 $209479797THOROUGHBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $25033153 $96360706

OF 46 55 TO FOLLOWING $13896396 $13904998 $13394402 $13768234 $54964030TB PURSES (97) $13479504 $13678687 $12992570 $13355187 $53505948

HBPAI (24) $333513 $338441 $321465 $330438 $1323857ITOBA (06) $83378 $84610 $80366 $82609 $330963

TB BREED DEVELOPMENT FUND (45) $9264264 $10105176 $10959056 $11264919 $41593514

STANDARDBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $24033153 $95360706(Minus State Fair Commission Funding)

OF 46 50 TO FOLLOWING $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351SB PURSE (965) $10692518 $11007481 $11268044 $11595996 $44564039

ISA (35) $387811 $399235 $408685 $420580 $1616311SB BREED DEVELOPMENT - 50 $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351

QUARTER HORSE (8) $4027941 $4141466 $4235384 $3994490 $16399281OF 8 70 TO THE FOLLOWING $2819558 $2899026 $2964768 $3047514 $11730866

QH PURSES (95) $2678580 $2754075 $2816530 $2895139 $11289275QHRAI (5) $140977 $144951 $148238 $152376 $586542

QH BREED DEVELOPMENT - 30 $1208382 $1242440 $1270615 $1306078 $5027515

Total Slot Revenue Disbursed to Horse Racing in 2017Slot revenue to purses $28259369Slot revenue to breed development $24587573Slot revenue to horsemens associations $ 986003

Per changes to IC 4-35-7-12 the percentage of AGR changed beginning with the January 2014 distribution recieved by the IHRC in February 2014

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 14

Quarter Horses

Standardbreds

Thoroughbreds

Indiana Bred amp Sired Statistics

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 251 1642015 242 1532016 170 902017 184 125

YearMares Bred Foals Stallions

Residency Mares

Residency Foals

2010 3038 1443 180 2225 10242011 3386 1744 154 2109 11682012 2634 1717 147 1939 13042013 1958 1472 115 1443 11102014 1764 1087 105 1251 8562015 1852 1053 90 1263 7502016 1943 1146 100 1434 8022017 2223 1138 101 1390 842

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 1209 735 1522011 961 774 1142012 1130 727 1302013 941 596 1172014 660 408 1002015 677 427 862016 606 367 862017 672 441 93

Indiana Foal Breakdown

Year Bred Bred amp Sired

2014 408 2682015 427 2432016 367 1672017 441 227

Year Mares Foals Stallions

2010 298 178 782011 264 215 602012 404 256 772013 405 241 732014 377 251 612015 368 242 632016 346 170 482017 345 184 47

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 15

Thoroughbreds

Standardbreds

Quarter Horses

bull Bucchero (12 bred by Karen and Greg Dodd) won the Grade 2 Woodford Stakes at Keenelandbull Bucchero and Piedi Bianchi (15 bred by Greg and Deann Baer) compete in the 2017 Breeders Cup World Championships at Del Mar Racetrack in California (Bucchero placed 4th in Turf Sprint Piedi Bianchi placed 5th in 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies)bull Lady Fog Horn (12 bred by The Elkstone Group) retired as the leading money earning Indiana-sired and bred with career earnings of $824273 She then sold at the 2017 November Keeneland Breeding Stock Sale for $300000 to Shadai Farm in Japan

bull Hannelore Hanover (12 by Swan For All) posted a world record for fastest mile trotted by a mare in 149 25bull 10 Indiana-sired horses qualified to the finals of the 2017 Breeders Crown held at Hoosier Park in Andersonbull 3 Indiana-sired horses earned Breeders Crown Championships Hannelore Hanover (Aged Open Trot) Fiftydollarbill (2-year-old ColtGelding Trot) amp Beckhams Z Tam (3-year-old ColtGelding Pace)

bull Keen Liasion (15 bred by Gary Hess) was named a Finalist for the American Quarter Horse Associations Racing Champion 2-year-old Filly of the Year

bull 2 Indiana-sired horses finished in the Top 10 Leading Money Winning Aged Horses (regardless of sex or gait) Hannelore Hanover (1 with $1049129) and Rockin Ron (9 with $525279)bull Rockin Ron recorded the second fastest mile of 2017 1472

2017 Program Highlights

bull Hannelore Hanover was named 2017 Dan Patch Award Winner for Aged Mare Trotter Trotter of the Year and Horse of the Year (third year in a row for an Indiana-sired horse)

bull Indiana-sired Fiftydallarbill finished in the Top 10 Leading Two-Year-Olds in the country (7 with a 1503)bull Indianas Victory Hill Farm was among the Top 20 Breeders in the country based on wins

Senated-enrolled act No 252 amended IC 4-31-8 to charge the Commission with promotion of the Indiana horse racing industry In 2017 the Indiana Horse Racing Commission introduced a new position to aid in this requirement The Communications Coordinator position was created in an effort to grow the marketing and advertising efforts of the Commission and its programs

Thoroughbred- BloodHorse- BloodHorsecom- PaulickReportcom- American Racehorse- AmericanRacehorsecom- Daily Racing Form

Standardbred- Hoof Beats- USTrottingcom- Midwest Harness Report- HarnessRacingUpdatecom- Horsemens World- Daily Racing Form

Quarter Horse- American Quarter Horse Racing Journal- Speedhorse- Track Magazine- Daily Racing Form

Other notes about marketing the breed development programsMegan Arszman the Communications Coordinator was invited to speak at the American Quarter Horse Associations Bank of America Challenge Championships at Prairie Meadows (Iowa) about the importance of mar-keting in horse racing Her presentation offered valuable tips to horsemen and organizations on how to market their sport better even with a limited budget It was the first time a representative from the IHRC attended a national AQHA racing event

The increase in awareness nationally and regionally for all three of the Indiana breeds grew exponentially with the addition of educational seminars held throughout the year (The Basics of Marketing and Advertising and Broodmare Health) Press releases were sent through the American

Horse Publications network (of which the IHRC became a member in 2017)

With the addition of the Commissions Communications Coordinator position all three breed development programs gained visibility on social media in early 2017 with each program having its own Facebook page and Twitter profile (links can be found on page 19) as well as a Commission-wide Instagram account and YouTube channel Program and race information registration reminders photos events and fun throwbacks were shared to an increasing number of followers everyday

Hashtags for better social searches were created and made popular throughout the year INDbred INDsired HoosierHorsepower

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 16

New Marketing Campaign Initiative

Approximately 2 percent of each breed development funds budget is allocated each fiscal year to be utilized for these purposes A graphic designer was placed on contract to help create print advertisements and program materials working closely with the Communica-tions Coordinator

Advertisements were placed in the following publications in 2017

Racino Slot RevenueThe 2007 Indiana Legislature approved slot machine wagering at the States two pari-mutuel racetracks in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12 Racino slot revenue began replacing riverboat revenue June 2008 These funds are distributed to various segments of the racing industry in accordance with Commission rule IC 4-35-7-12 Detailed racino slot revenue distribution is noted in the chart below For detailed historical information on slot revenue visit our website at wwwingovhrc2443htm

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation

AGR total above includes $1000000 State Fair Commission funding via Standardbreds 46 allotment from slots

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 17

Slot Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total(2014-17)

15 or 12 of AGR $51906456 $53519416 $54728693 $56252987 $216407552Remaining distribution after funding the following CAP Tobacco Cessation Fund ampOr Integrity Fund

$53369416 $54579693 $56102987 $164052096

EQUINE PROMOTION WELFARE (5) to Association

$259532 $266847 $272898 $280515 $1079792

ISA (46) $119384 $122749 $125533 $129037 $496703HBPAI (46) $119384 $122749 $125333 $129037 $496703QHRAI (8) $20762 $21347 $21831 $22441 $86381

BACKSIDE BENEVOLENCE (25) to Association

$1297661 $1334205 $1364492 $1402574 $5398932

ISA (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522HBPAI (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522QHRAI (8) $103812 $106738 $109159 $112206 $431909

97 TO RACING $50349263 $51768333 $52942303 $54419898 $209479797THOROUGHBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $25033153 $96360706

OF 46 55 TO FOLLOWING $13896396 $13904998 $13394402 $13768234 $54964030TB PURSES (97) $13479504 $13678687 $12992570 $13355187 $53505948

HBPAI (24) $333513 $338441 $321465 $330438 $1323857ITOBA (06) $83378 $84610 $80366 $82609 $330963

TB BREED DEVELOPMENT FUND (45) $9264264 $10105176 $10959056 $11264919 $41593514

STANDARDBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $24033153 $95360706(Minus State Fair Commission Funding)

OF 46 50 TO FOLLOWING $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351SB PURSE (965) $10692518 $11007481 $11268044 $11595996 $44564039

ISA (35) $387811 $399235 $408685 $420580 $1616311SB BREED DEVELOPMENT - 50 $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351

QUARTER HORSE (8) $4027941 $4141466 $4235384 $3994490 $16399281OF 8 70 TO THE FOLLOWING $2819558 $2899026 $2964768 $3047514 $11730866

QH PURSES (95) $2678580 $2754075 $2816530 $2895139 $11289275QHRAI (5) $140977 $144951 $148238 $152376 $586542

QH BREED DEVELOPMENT - 30 $1208382 $1242440 $1270615 $1306078 $5027515

Total Slot Revenue Disbursed to Horse Racing in 2017Slot revenue to purses $28259369Slot revenue to breed development $24587573Slot revenue to horsemens associations $ 986003

Per changes to IC 4-35-7-12 the percentage of AGR changed beginning with the January 2014 distribution recieved by the IHRC in February 2014

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 15

Thoroughbreds

Standardbreds

Quarter Horses

bull Bucchero (12 bred by Karen and Greg Dodd) won the Grade 2 Woodford Stakes at Keenelandbull Bucchero and Piedi Bianchi (15 bred by Greg and Deann Baer) compete in the 2017 Breeders Cup World Championships at Del Mar Racetrack in California (Bucchero placed 4th in Turf Sprint Piedi Bianchi placed 5th in 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies)bull Lady Fog Horn (12 bred by The Elkstone Group) retired as the leading money earning Indiana-sired and bred with career earnings of $824273 She then sold at the 2017 November Keeneland Breeding Stock Sale for $300000 to Shadai Farm in Japan

bull Hannelore Hanover (12 by Swan For All) posted a world record for fastest mile trotted by a mare in 149 25bull 10 Indiana-sired horses qualified to the finals of the 2017 Breeders Crown held at Hoosier Park in Andersonbull 3 Indiana-sired horses earned Breeders Crown Championships Hannelore Hanover (Aged Open Trot) Fiftydollarbill (2-year-old ColtGelding Trot) amp Beckhams Z Tam (3-year-old ColtGelding Pace)

bull Keen Liasion (15 bred by Gary Hess) was named a Finalist for the American Quarter Horse Associations Racing Champion 2-year-old Filly of the Year

bull 2 Indiana-sired horses finished in the Top 10 Leading Money Winning Aged Horses (regardless of sex or gait) Hannelore Hanover (1 with $1049129) and Rockin Ron (9 with $525279)bull Rockin Ron recorded the second fastest mile of 2017 1472

2017 Program Highlights

bull Hannelore Hanover was named 2017 Dan Patch Award Winner for Aged Mare Trotter Trotter of the Year and Horse of the Year (third year in a row for an Indiana-sired horse)

bull Indiana-sired Fiftydallarbill finished in the Top 10 Leading Two-Year-Olds in the country (7 with a 1503)bull Indianas Victory Hill Farm was among the Top 20 Breeders in the country based on wins

Senated-enrolled act No 252 amended IC 4-31-8 to charge the Commission with promotion of the Indiana horse racing industry In 2017 the Indiana Horse Racing Commission introduced a new position to aid in this requirement The Communications Coordinator position was created in an effort to grow the marketing and advertising efforts of the Commission and its programs

Thoroughbred- BloodHorse- BloodHorsecom- PaulickReportcom- American Racehorse- AmericanRacehorsecom- Daily Racing Form

Standardbred- Hoof Beats- USTrottingcom- Midwest Harness Report- HarnessRacingUpdatecom- Horsemens World- Daily Racing Form

Quarter Horse- American Quarter Horse Racing Journal- Speedhorse- Track Magazine- Daily Racing Form

Other notes about marketing the breed development programsMegan Arszman the Communications Coordinator was invited to speak at the American Quarter Horse Associations Bank of America Challenge Championships at Prairie Meadows (Iowa) about the importance of mar-keting in horse racing Her presentation offered valuable tips to horsemen and organizations on how to market their sport better even with a limited budget It was the first time a representative from the IHRC attended a national AQHA racing event

The increase in awareness nationally and regionally for all three of the Indiana breeds grew exponentially with the addition of educational seminars held throughout the year (The Basics of Marketing and Advertising and Broodmare Health) Press releases were sent through the American

Horse Publications network (of which the IHRC became a member in 2017)

With the addition of the Commissions Communications Coordinator position all three breed development programs gained visibility on social media in early 2017 with each program having its own Facebook page and Twitter profile (links can be found on page 19) as well as a Commission-wide Instagram account and YouTube channel Program and race information registration reminders photos events and fun throwbacks were shared to an increasing number of followers everyday

Hashtags for better social searches were created and made popular throughout the year INDbred INDsired HoosierHorsepower

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 16

New Marketing Campaign Initiative

Approximately 2 percent of each breed development funds budget is allocated each fiscal year to be utilized for these purposes A graphic designer was placed on contract to help create print advertisements and program materials working closely with the Communica-tions Coordinator

Advertisements were placed in the following publications in 2017

Racino Slot RevenueThe 2007 Indiana Legislature approved slot machine wagering at the States two pari-mutuel racetracks in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12 Racino slot revenue began replacing riverboat revenue June 2008 These funds are distributed to various segments of the racing industry in accordance with Commission rule IC 4-35-7-12 Detailed racino slot revenue distribution is noted in the chart below For detailed historical information on slot revenue visit our website at wwwingovhrc2443htm

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation

AGR total above includes $1000000 State Fair Commission funding via Standardbreds 46 allotment from slots

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 17

Slot Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total(2014-17)

15 or 12 of AGR $51906456 $53519416 $54728693 $56252987 $216407552Remaining distribution after funding the following CAP Tobacco Cessation Fund ampOr Integrity Fund

$53369416 $54579693 $56102987 $164052096

EQUINE PROMOTION WELFARE (5) to Association

$259532 $266847 $272898 $280515 $1079792

ISA (46) $119384 $122749 $125533 $129037 $496703HBPAI (46) $119384 $122749 $125333 $129037 $496703QHRAI (8) $20762 $21347 $21831 $22441 $86381

BACKSIDE BENEVOLENCE (25) to Association

$1297661 $1334205 $1364492 $1402574 $5398932

ISA (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522HBPAI (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522QHRAI (8) $103812 $106738 $109159 $112206 $431909

97 TO RACING $50349263 $51768333 $52942303 $54419898 $209479797THOROUGHBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $25033153 $96360706

OF 46 55 TO FOLLOWING $13896396 $13904998 $13394402 $13768234 $54964030TB PURSES (97) $13479504 $13678687 $12992570 $13355187 $53505948

HBPAI (24) $333513 $338441 $321465 $330438 $1323857ITOBA (06) $83378 $84610 $80366 $82609 $330963

TB BREED DEVELOPMENT FUND (45) $9264264 $10105176 $10959056 $11264919 $41593514

STANDARDBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $24033153 $95360706(Minus State Fair Commission Funding)

OF 46 50 TO FOLLOWING $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351SB PURSE (965) $10692518 $11007481 $11268044 $11595996 $44564039

ISA (35) $387811 $399235 $408685 $420580 $1616311SB BREED DEVELOPMENT - 50 $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351

QUARTER HORSE (8) $4027941 $4141466 $4235384 $3994490 $16399281OF 8 70 TO THE FOLLOWING $2819558 $2899026 $2964768 $3047514 $11730866

QH PURSES (95) $2678580 $2754075 $2816530 $2895139 $11289275QHRAI (5) $140977 $144951 $148238 $152376 $586542

QH BREED DEVELOPMENT - 30 $1208382 $1242440 $1270615 $1306078 $5027515

Total Slot Revenue Disbursed to Horse Racing in 2017Slot revenue to purses $28259369Slot revenue to breed development $24587573Slot revenue to horsemens associations $ 986003

Per changes to IC 4-35-7-12 the percentage of AGR changed beginning with the January 2014 distribution recieved by the IHRC in February 2014

Senated-enrolled act No 252 amended IC 4-31-8 to charge the Commission with promotion of the Indiana horse racing industry In 2017 the Indiana Horse Racing Commission introduced a new position to aid in this requirement The Communications Coordinator position was created in an effort to grow the marketing and advertising efforts of the Commission and its programs

Thoroughbred- BloodHorse- BloodHorsecom- PaulickReportcom- American Racehorse- AmericanRacehorsecom- Daily Racing Form

Standardbred- Hoof Beats- USTrottingcom- Midwest Harness Report- HarnessRacingUpdatecom- Horsemens World- Daily Racing Form

Quarter Horse- American Quarter Horse Racing Journal- Speedhorse- Track Magazine- Daily Racing Form

Other notes about marketing the breed development programsMegan Arszman the Communications Coordinator was invited to speak at the American Quarter Horse Associations Bank of America Challenge Championships at Prairie Meadows (Iowa) about the importance of mar-keting in horse racing Her presentation offered valuable tips to horsemen and organizations on how to market their sport better even with a limited budget It was the first time a representative from the IHRC attended a national AQHA racing event

The increase in awareness nationally and regionally for all three of the Indiana breeds grew exponentially with the addition of educational seminars held throughout the year (The Basics of Marketing and Advertising and Broodmare Health) Press releases were sent through the American

Horse Publications network (of which the IHRC became a member in 2017)

With the addition of the Commissions Communications Coordinator position all three breed development programs gained visibility on social media in early 2017 with each program having its own Facebook page and Twitter profile (links can be found on page 19) as well as a Commission-wide Instagram account and YouTube channel Program and race information registration reminders photos events and fun throwbacks were shared to an increasing number of followers everyday

Hashtags for better social searches were created and made popular throughout the year INDbred INDsired HoosierHorsepower

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 16

New Marketing Campaign Initiative

Approximately 2 percent of each breed development funds budget is allocated each fiscal year to be utilized for these purposes A graphic designer was placed on contract to help create print advertisements and program materials working closely with the Communica-tions Coordinator

Advertisements were placed in the following publications in 2017

Racino Slot RevenueThe 2007 Indiana Legislature approved slot machine wagering at the States two pari-mutuel racetracks in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12 Racino slot revenue began replacing riverboat revenue June 2008 These funds are distributed to various segments of the racing industry in accordance with Commission rule IC 4-35-7-12 Detailed racino slot revenue distribution is noted in the chart below For detailed historical information on slot revenue visit our website at wwwingovhrc2443htm

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation

AGR total above includes $1000000 State Fair Commission funding via Standardbreds 46 allotment from slots

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 17

Slot Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total(2014-17)

15 or 12 of AGR $51906456 $53519416 $54728693 $56252987 $216407552Remaining distribution after funding the following CAP Tobacco Cessation Fund ampOr Integrity Fund

$53369416 $54579693 $56102987 $164052096

EQUINE PROMOTION WELFARE (5) to Association

$259532 $266847 $272898 $280515 $1079792

ISA (46) $119384 $122749 $125533 $129037 $496703HBPAI (46) $119384 $122749 $125333 $129037 $496703QHRAI (8) $20762 $21347 $21831 $22441 $86381

BACKSIDE BENEVOLENCE (25) to Association

$1297661 $1334205 $1364492 $1402574 $5398932

ISA (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522HBPAI (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522QHRAI (8) $103812 $106738 $109159 $112206 $431909

97 TO RACING $50349263 $51768333 $52942303 $54419898 $209479797THOROUGHBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $25033153 $96360706

OF 46 55 TO FOLLOWING $13896396 $13904998 $13394402 $13768234 $54964030TB PURSES (97) $13479504 $13678687 $12992570 $13355187 $53505948

HBPAI (24) $333513 $338441 $321465 $330438 $1323857ITOBA (06) $83378 $84610 $80366 $82609 $330963

TB BREED DEVELOPMENT FUND (45) $9264264 $10105176 $10959056 $11264919 $41593514

STANDARDBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $24033153 $95360706(Minus State Fair Commission Funding)

OF 46 50 TO FOLLOWING $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351SB PURSE (965) $10692518 $11007481 $11268044 $11595996 $44564039

ISA (35) $387811 $399235 $408685 $420580 $1616311SB BREED DEVELOPMENT - 50 $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351

QUARTER HORSE (8) $4027941 $4141466 $4235384 $3994490 $16399281OF 8 70 TO THE FOLLOWING $2819558 $2899026 $2964768 $3047514 $11730866

QH PURSES (95) $2678580 $2754075 $2816530 $2895139 $11289275QHRAI (5) $140977 $144951 $148238 $152376 $586542

QH BREED DEVELOPMENT - 30 $1208382 $1242440 $1270615 $1306078 $5027515

Total Slot Revenue Disbursed to Horse Racing in 2017Slot revenue to purses $28259369Slot revenue to breed development $24587573Slot revenue to horsemens associations $ 986003

Per changes to IC 4-35-7-12 the percentage of AGR changed beginning with the January 2014 distribution recieved by the IHRC in February 2014

Racino Slot RevenueThe 2007 Indiana Legislature approved slot machine wagering at the States two pari-mutuel racetracks in accordance with 71 IAC 4-35-7-12 Racino slot revenue began replacing riverboat revenue June 2008 These funds are distributed to various segments of the racing industry in accordance with Commission rule IC 4-35-7-12 Detailed racino slot revenue distribution is noted in the chart below For detailed historical information on slot revenue visit our website at wwwingovhrc2443htm

Racino Slot Revenue Allocation

AGR total above includes $1000000 State Fair Commission funding via Standardbreds 46 allotment from slots

2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 17

Slot Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total(2014-17)

15 or 12 of AGR $51906456 $53519416 $54728693 $56252987 $216407552Remaining distribution after funding the following CAP Tobacco Cessation Fund ampOr Integrity Fund

$53369416 $54579693 $56102987 $164052096

EQUINE PROMOTION WELFARE (5) to Association

$259532 $266847 $272898 $280515 $1079792

ISA (46) $119384 $122749 $125533 $129037 $496703HBPAI (46) $119384 $122749 $125333 $129037 $496703QHRAI (8) $20762 $21347 $21831 $22441 $86381

BACKSIDE BENEVOLENCE (25) to Association

$1297661 $1334205 $1364492 $1402574 $5398932

ISA (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522HBPAI (46) $596924 $613748 $627666 $645184 $2783522QHRAI (8) $103812 $106738 $109159 $112206 $431909

97 TO RACING $50349263 $51768333 $52942303 $54419898 $209479797THOROUGHBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $25033153 $96360706

OF 46 55 TO FOLLOWING $13896396 $13904998 $13394402 $13768234 $54964030TB PURSES (97) $13479504 $13678687 $12992570 $13355187 $53505948

HBPAI (24) $333513 $338441 $321465 $330438 $1323857ITOBA (06) $83378 $84610 $80366 $82609 $330963

TB BREED DEVELOPMENT FUND (45) $9264264 $10105176 $10959056 $11264919 $41593514

STANDARDBRED (46) $23160661 $23813433 $24353459 $24033153 $95360706(Minus State Fair Commission Funding)

OF 46 50 TO FOLLOWING $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351SB PURSE (965) $10692518 $11007481 $11268044 $11595996 $44564039

ISA (35) $387811 $399235 $408685 $420580 $1616311SB BREED DEVELOPMENT - 50 $11080330 $11406716 $11676729 $12016576 $46180351

QUARTER HORSE (8) $4027941 $4141466 $4235384 $3994490 $16399281OF 8 70 TO THE FOLLOWING $2819558 $2899026 $2964768 $3047514 $11730866

QH PURSES (95) $2678580 $2754075 $2816530 $2895139 $11289275QHRAI (5) $140977 $144951 $148238 $152376 $586542

QH BREED DEVELOPMENT - 30 $1208382 $1242440 $1270615 $1306078 $5027515

Total Slot Revenue Disbursed to Horse Racing in 2017Slot revenue to purses $28259369Slot revenue to breed development $24587573Slot revenue to horsemens associations $ 986003

Per changes to IC 4-35-7-12 the percentage of AGR changed beginning with the January 2014 distribution recieved by the IHRC in February 2014

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2 3 4 5 6666 7777 8888 7 8 9999 10101010 11111111 12121212 13131313 4 5 6666 7777 8888 9999 10101010

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2 3 4444 5555 6666 7777 8888 6 7 8888 9999 10101010 11111111 12121212 3 4 5555 6666 7777 8888 9999

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1 2 3333 4444 5555 6666 7777 1111 2222 3333 4444

8 9 10101010 11111111 12121212 13131313 14141414 5 6 7777 8888 9999 10101010 11111111

15 16 17171717 18181818 19191919 20202020 21212121 12 13 14141414 15151515 16161616 17171717 18

22 23 24242424 25252525 26262626 27272727 28282828 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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Tuesday - Saturday 630 pm

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October

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SSSS MMMM TTTT WWWW THTHTHTH FFFF SSSS SSSS MMMM TTTT WWWW THTHTHTH FFFF SSSS SSSS MMMM TTTT WWWW THTHTHTH FFFF SSSS

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Saturday 605 pm

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Thoroughbred amp Quarter Horse

All Quarter Horse Race Days

Breeders Crown

Dan Patch (811)

Breeders Crown (1027 1028)

All 2017 Race Dates approved by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission December 20 2016

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Fax 765-683-2568

Field Offices

Indianapolis Office

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Fax 765-683-2568

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Indianapolis Office

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2017 Indiana Horse Racing Commission Annual Report 19

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