SHELBYVILLE, IN—NOVEMBER 12, 2021—What a year it was for Mr Michel.

The two-year-old son of the #2 leading third-crop sire Kiss My Hocks turned in numerous outstanding performances to score the most wins of the meet and earn the title of Leading Quarter Horse of the 2021 racing season at Indiana Grand.

Trained by Claudio Barraza, Mr Michel won five of seven starts and purses of more than $210,000. That tally gives him the record for most purse money earned by a Quarter Horse in one season, topping the previous tally of $190,512 held by Stone Cold Leader.

Mr Michel polished off his 2021 season by winning four straight races, two of which were stakes wins in the Miss Roxie Little Futurity and the Leader of the Class Futurity.

 

He is owned by Alberto Valadez and was ridden in his last four starts by Erik Esqueda. The two are undefeated together for 2021.

A blanket presentation was held for Mr Michel on the final night of racing for 2021. Rachel McLaughlin, on-air racing analyst, accepted the blanket on behalf of the connections of Mr Michel (pronounced Michael).

The sorrel gelding, bred by Mark Michel, is out of the mare Lovemelikethat by First Smart Stride, who was a stakes winner at Indiana Grand during her racing career.

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The 20th season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing is set to resume Tuesday, April 19 and run through Wednesday, Nov. 23. Racing will be held Monday through Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. (EST) with Thursday racing beginning at 3:30 p.m. A total of 12 Saturday racing programs will be held in 2022. More information about the 2021 racing season is available at www.IndianaGrand.com.

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About Indiana Grand Racing & Casino
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, which is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), holds multiple awards for customer service, entertainment, gaming, dining, and diversity. Located in Shelbyville, Ind., Indiana Grand features more than 2,100 of the latest slots and table games in addition to a one-mile dirt racecourse and a seven-eighths mile turf course providing live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing each year. Simulcast and sports wagering is also offered year-round at Winner's Circle Race Sports Pub located on the casino floor as well as a Winner's Circle Race Sports Pub located in Clarksville, Ind. For more information, please visit www.IndianaGrand.com.

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