Record setting season recorded at Horseshoe Indianapolis

For the fifth straight year, Horseshoe Indianapolis, set a new record for all-time highest handle wagered on live racing.

The 123-day meet recently concluded with total handle surging past $287 million in 2025.

“We couldn’t be more proud of our team and our season for the results we saw this year,” said Vice President and General Manager of Racing Eric Halstrom. “We were going up against some pretty big numbers from 2024. Despite running 49 less races this year, we were still able to top last year’s figures. Our team continues to find ways to elevate our racing program, and we could not achieve this success without the partnerships with our horsemen’s organizations. They play a big part in supporting our mission and goals in creating a quality product.”

Another factor that worked against Horseshoe Indianapolis in 2025 was the reduction in turf races due to adverse weather. A total of 198 turf races were held compared to 237 in 2024, which adversely affected handle on specific racing days.

“We really struggled with weather issues this year,” added Halstrom. “Our turf course has become known as one of the best and that can be attributed directly to our track maintenance crew led by Tony Martinez. Because of them we only lost 39 turf races during the season. If they had not worked hard to keep the course going, we might have lost even more races over the turf.”

Overall, Horseshoe Indianapolis brought in $287,801,273 in total handle compared to $282,131,209 in 2024, showing an increase of 2.01%.

That figure is expected to surge over the $300 million mark once all international outlets are accounted for and added in by the end of the year.

Total handle per race was up with a 6.39% increase of $252,886 compared to $236,886 last season. On track handle saw a slight jump to $4,818,434 compared to $4,724,140, a 2% increase year over year.

Horseshoe Indianapolis also recorded a new record for a single day handle as more than $9.163 million was wagered July 5 during the 31^st running of the Grade 3 Indiana Derby. The previous record was set during the 2024 Indiana Derby at $8.147 million, showing more than a $1 million increase.

The sixth annual Indiana Champions Day Saturday, Oct. 25 also set a record of more than $2.8 million wagered, which was also a new record for that event featuring both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing.

Of the 123 racing days, six were dedicated to Quarter Horse racing, which also produced a record. More than $1.273 million was wagered on the May 31 Quarter Horse card, marking a new record for a single day card for the sprinters.

The second Quarter Horse Day also produced a total handle of more than $1 million on June 29 with more than $1.142 wagered on the day.

The 24^th season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse returns April 7.

For more information on racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis/racing or find details on social media @HSIndyRacing.

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