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Horseshoe Indianapolis

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Horseshoe Indianapolis is a thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack in Shelbyville, Indiana. It opened in 2003, making it 23 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval, 7/8-mile turf course.

Its signature races are the Indiana Derby (G3), Indiana Oaks (G3) and Mari Hulman George Stakes.

The track opened as Indiana Downs on April 11, 2003, and took the Horseshoe Indianapolis name in January 2022 under Caesars ownership.

Track facts

Location
Shelbyville, Indiana
Racing
Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse
Surfaces
Dirt, Turf
Track
1-mile dirt oval, 7/8-mile turf course
Opened
2003
Racing season
April–November
Operator
Caesars Entertainment
Former names
Indiana Downs (2003–2012)
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino (2013–2022)

Signature races at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs april–November. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

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Getting there. Directions to Horseshoe Indianapolis and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Horseshoe Indianapolis

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Tracks near Horseshoe Indianapolis10

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  3. 3HarnessMiami Valley Raceway — Harness racing (Lebanon, Ohio)81 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredBelterra Park — Cradle Stakes (Cincinnati, Ohio)82 mi
  5. 5HarnessHollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway — Dayton Pacing Derby (Dayton, Ohio)90 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredChurchill Downs — Kentucky Derby (Louisville, Kentucky)96 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredKeeneland — Blue Grass Stakes (Lexington, Kentucky)125 mi
  8. 8HarnessThe Red Mile — Kentucky Futurity (Lexington, Kentucky)128 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredEllis Park — Groupie Doll Stakes (Henderson, Kentucky)148 mi
  10. 10HarnessEldorado Gaming Scioto Downs — Harness racing (Columbus, Ohio)151 mi

Questions about Horseshoe Indianapolis

Where is Horseshoe Indianapolis?

Horseshoe Indianapolis is in Shelbyville, Indiana.

What kind of racing is at Horseshoe Indianapolis?

Horseshoe Indianapolis hosts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Live racing runs april–November.

When did Horseshoe Indianapolis open?

Horseshoe Indianapolis opened in 2003.

What is the biggest race at Horseshoe Indianapolis?

The signature race at Horseshoe Indianapolis is the Indiana Derby (G3).

What other racetracks are near Horseshoe Indianapolis?

The closest is Harrah's Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, about 35 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.