Tracy previews the 24th annual Indiana Derby ahead of the high stakes race and festivities! 

Racing analysts Rachel McLaughlin and Nancy Ury-Holthus share their predictions for wins on Saturday.

Jockeys Jesus Castanon and Marcelino Pedroza will be competing against each other but are actually good friends off the track. 

Track Announcer Bill Downes shares exclusive details ahead of the Indiana Derby. 

WISH-TV will be broadcasting the Indiana Derby live from Indiana Grand Racing & Casino on Saturday night from 9 – 10 p.m.

There are plenty of events going on in Shelbyville to get ready for the 24th running of the Indiana Derby, including: 

A Knight in Arms
A TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO PROTECT & SERVE
Friday, July 13 | 5:30 p.m.

Be part of an unforgettable evening as we honor our soldiers!

This wonderful Indiana Derby charity event will be held in the Race Course Apron Tent. Ticket price per person is $30.

Your $30 Donation Includes:
•    5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Complimentary Cocktail Hour with FREE wine, beer and spirits
•    6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Cash Bar and delicious Hoosier specialty dinner

Enjoy a silent auction and a live performance by Lemon Wheel at 7:30 p.m..

All proceeds will benefit Helping Hands for Freedom, Veterans Assistance Foundation, Wish for Our Heroes and Wreaths Across America. 

$24,000 Indiana Derby Poker Tournament
Saturday, July 14 | 2 p.m.
$6,000 Top Prize
Buy in with just $24!

Race your way into winnings this July! A minimum of 90 players is required for the tournament.
Players can still enter the tournament with initial chip stakes, even if they were eliminated during the registration period.

G.O.A.T. Run First Turn Experience
Saturday, July 14 | 4 p.m.

Party in the all-new, exclusive first turn area! Get an up close and personal view of the summer’s biggest sporting event in Indiana – the Indiana Derby!

The G.O.A.T. Run First Turn Experience combines the excitement of horse racing and the thrill of winning in an exclusive party atmosphere.

Ticket Price $30

Includes: Wristband access to trackside G.O.A.T. Run Party Area, Indiana Derby Commemorative Camp Chair, Derby Day Back Pack filled with over $20 in coupons and merchandise, live Indiana Grand goats and DJ Hugh Jeffner.

$10,000 Royal Riches Drawing
Ten will WIN $1,000 Casino Cash
Saturday, July 14 | Casino

Swipe at any promotional kiosk between 12 – 9:59 p.m. to enter in to the drawing. At approximately 10 p.m., ten winners will be drawn for $1,000 Casino Cash!

Need not be present to WIN.

Indiana Derby Queen

Who will be the next Indiana Derby Queen?

The crowning of the 2018 Indiana Derby Queen will be on Saturday, July 14 at 8 p.m.

The 2018 Indiana Derby Queen will be crowned and awarded $5,000 cash!

Indiana Derby

Celebrate the 24th Running of the Grade III $500,000 Indiana Derby Presented by Miller Lite

Featuring six stakes races and purses in excess of $1.1 Million on Saturday, July 14!
First Post 5:30 p.m.

Go to www.indianagrand.com for more information. 

SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY INDIANA GRAND & CASINO