Indianapolis, IN
Horseshoe Indianapolis QHRAI Derby: Tres a Blood – The Pressbox
(Tres a Blood captures Horseshoe Indianapolis QHRAI Derby / All Photos by Coady Media)
From the Horseshoe Indianapolis Media Team / Tammy Knox:
Tres a Blood all heart in Horseshoe Indianapolis QHRAI Derby
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Thursday, June 20, 2024) – Tres A Blood and Edgar Diaz rallied home winners in the 15th running of the $126,000 Horseshoe Indianapolis QHRAI Derby to close out the Thursday, June 10 racing program. The duo covered the 400 yard dash in a time of :19.960 seconds.
Starting from post eight, Tres of Blood was not the first out of the gate as Revvs Cowboy and Rolando Pina had the early lead in the center of the track. Several horses were in contention midway through the sprint with Cleave and Martin Munoz challenging on the outside of Revvs Cowboy and Jon 316 and Alberto Ceron holding their ground along the inside. As the wire neared, Tres of Blood hit another gear and rallied home for the win by a neck over Cleave with Revvs Cowboy holding his ground for third, just a head in front of Jon 316.
“He (Tres of Blood) is way too calm and gentle, and he doesn’t demonstrate what he can do before a race,” said Diaz. “But once he is on the track, he is all business and becomes professional. I knew he could close well today, and he did.”
Tres of Blood paid $10.80 for the win. The Apollitical Blood sophomore was a second place finisher behind Goodtimefreddash in the trials but turned in the second fastest time of the day. He is a recent acquisition by David Campos’ Campos Family Ventures of Indiana. Claudio Barraza trains the small in stature gelding, who is now two for three in 2024.
“Edgar (Diaz) and I actually went out to the sale this winter and picked this horse out,” noted Barraza. “We wanted something we could race in things other than the SSA (Stallion Service Auction) Derby. We had him ready, but we waited for the trials of this race before we started him.”
Tres of Blood relocated into Indiana with back to back wins at Zia Park and Sunland before heading to the Heritage Place Winter Mixed Sale, where he was purchased by Campos Family Ventures for $72,000. He has now won three of his last four starts and gave his new connections a stakes win already in Indiana. His win in the Horseshoe Indianapolis QHRAI Derby paid for his purchase price as he now has in excess of $130,000 on his card.
“We were actually worried a little going into the trials,” added Barraza. “He is so quiet, it’s hard to tell when he’s okay. He’s not lazy, he’s just very quiet, so you can’t tell much about him at times. He’s little, but he has a big stride. We thought he raced good in the trials, and he actually surprised me. We are just excited to get this stakes win here today.”
Barraza and Diaz have proven they are a tough pair in recent years in Indiana. The trainer-jockey duo has teamed up for numerous stakes wins, including four of six stakes wins with Indiana standout Mr Michel, who is a perfect two for two this season. Diaz was not aboard for his first win of the year due to injury but was back aboard for his win in the $34,000 Carter Riley Stakes earlier in June.
The win placed Campos Family Ventures over the $100,000 mark this season in earnings. It was their second win of the meet in the Quarter Horse ranks. The team of Barraza and Diaz have two wins for them and have finished in the top three seven of nine starts for 2024.
The 22nd season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing extends through Thursday, Nov. 14. Racing is held Monday through Thursday at 2:10 p.m. All Quarter Horse dates are set for 10:45 a.m. Saturdays June 29, July 20, Aug. 10, Aug. 31, and Oct. 5. Indiana’s featured event, the Grade 3 $300,000 Indiana Derby is Saturday, July 6 with a first post time of 12 p.m. For more information on live racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis/racing or find the track on Social Media @HSIndyRacing.
Indianapolis, IN
That trail you walk downtown? It’s generated $3 billion for Indianapolis, study finds
See the 10th Street Cultural Trail Expansion ribbon cutting ceremon
Highlights: Indiana Ave. and 10th Street Cultural Trail Expansion ribbon cutting on Indiana Ave. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Since its creation, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail in the heart of Circle City has drawn millions of residents and visitors to its distinctive paved path. But according to a new report, the trail isn’t just beneficial for those looking to get out on an urban stroll or bike ride — it’s a driver for the city’s economy and quality of life.
The report, “Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick at 20: Connecting People, Places, and Possibility,” was based on analysis by James Lima Planning + Development, a group of real estate, planning and economic development advisors. Here’s what to know about the report.
How has the Cultural Trail affected the city’s growth, development?
According to the report from 2026, the 10-mile trail has generated $3 billion in assessed property value around its path — money that supports the city and its governmental services.
The population along the trail has grown five times the city average and retail space near the trail has increased 39%, the report shows. Nearby food and beverage sales are almost twice the average per square foot in Indianapolis.
Additionally, the report shows, undeveloped land along the trail has the potential to add $1.4 billion of value in the near future. Since an initial study in 2015, the trail’s economic impact has grown from $1 billion to $3 billion.
“For nearly 20 years, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has helped transform Downtown Indianapolis into a more vibrant, connected and economically competitive city,” Mayor Joe Hogsett said in a June 3 news release. “It is more than a trail. It is a nationally recognized public asset that drives investment, supports local businesses, connects neighborhoods and improves quality of life for the people who live, work, play and stay in our city.”
According to the report, over 1 million people use the trail each year, and almost half of downtown Indianapolis residents live within a three-minute walk of the path.
What other features does the Cultural Trail offer?
Users of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail aren’t limited to walking — the Pacers Bikeshare program, operated by the trail, has 57 bike stations throughout the city that are accessible 24/7.
The trail also features nearly six acres of plants and greenspace, offering locals and visitors an urban getaway. City planners from across the world have visited the trail to study its design, according to the report.
What is the future of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail?
Focus on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has shifted from construction and maintenance to long-term operations and expanded resources for the public.
Kären Haley, executive director of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. — the trail’s nonprofit — said it has grown into the “crown jewel” of the city with the growth and development it has created over two decades.
“The Cultural Trail is driving billions in investment and making surrounding neighborhoods thriving destinations,” she said in a June 3 news release. “As we enter the next phase for the Trail, we look forward to building upon our initial 20 years of impact.”
Mia Thurow is the breaking news and criminal justice reporting intern for the Indianapolis Star. She can be reached at mthurow@gannett.com.
ICYMI: Top 5 IndyStar business stories in May 2026
A busy month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway reignited debates about hotels and the downtown heliport. Plus, Eli Lilly celebrated 150 years.
May came and went, and with it, we saw the closest Indianapolis 500 finish in history, the 150th anniversary of Eli Lilly and a contested primary election day.
There’s also been some movement in retail news ahead of the summer shopping season. On the north side, a new women’s clothing store opened while a piercing studio set up shop in Speedway. Meanwhile, an indoor children’s play place opened on the near north side.
Read on for four spots that recently opened and one in Broad Ripple that said farewell.
Openings
Monkee’s
8659 River Crossing Blvd., monkeesofindianapolis.com, opened in March
Monkee’s of Indianapolis, a high-end women’s clothing store, opened recently on the north side in the Shops at River Crossing near the Fashion Mall. The brand Monkee’s started in the South three decades ago and has since grown to nearly 70 locations. In Indianapolis, Missy Llewellyn and Whitney Schmitt started the franchise to bring the clothing brand to the Circle City.
The Nest Play Cafe
515 E 22nd St Suite 101, indynestplaycafe.com, opened early May
The Nest Play Cafe opened at the corner of Central Avenue and 22nd Street, offering an indoor space for parents and caregivers to bring their children to play. Caregivers can book 90-minute play sessions for $15 per child over the age of one. Tickets for additional siblings run $10. The cafe sells coffee and snacks, too.
Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to noon. Closed Tuesdays.
Forget Me Not Piercing Studio
5324 W. 16th St., jessflowerspiercings.square.site, opened May 27
A new piercing studio opened in Speedway at the end of May just days after the Indianapolis 500. Forget Me Not Piercing offers traditional lobe, helix and conch piercings along with nostril and septum piercings. Artist Jess Flowers opened the one-woman shop on 16th Street.
Open Sunday and Thursday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Black Orchid Barbers Fountain Square
1201 Prospect St. Suite 100, blackorchidbarbers.com, opened in May
Black Orchid, a local barbershop known for its sharp haircuts with a side of humor, opened its Fountain Square spot, marking the company’s seventh brick-and-mortar location. Walk-ins are welcome but Black Orchid recommends grabbing a time slot online for your preferred service.
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closures
Vitality IV Bar
6302 Guilford Ave., vitalityivbar.com
An IV-wellness spot in Broad Ripple shut its doors last month. Vitality IV Bar was located next to the Thieves cocktail lounge, formerly the Broad Ripple Starbucks location, before it went out of business.
Vitality IV still operates an Indianapolis-area location on Mass Ave downtown at 749 Massachusetts Ave where customers can book a variety of infusions with vitamins.
See a store opening or closing near you? Contact IndyStar reporter Alysa Guffey at alysa.guffey@indystar.com.
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