Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association

Track To Boost Purses 30 Per Cent

December 16, 2015

It’s not technically a Christmas present, but a Standardbred racetrack announced on Wednesday, December 16 that it will be raising its purses 30 per cent early in the new year.

Purse Boost For Delaware County Fair

August 12, 2015

The Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, with unanimous approval from its Board of Directors, has allocated $580,000 from the horsemen's video lottery terminal revenue to the Delaware County Fair for ...

Horses Race For Charity

August 15, 2014

On Thursday (August 14) 10 local charities participated in the 2nd Annual Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association and Scioto Downs Charity Night at the Races.

Dayton Raceway Lands Grand Circuit

January 27, 2014

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, which will open in October, is the latest Ohio track to announce new Grand Circuit races in the state where the “Roarin' Grand" got its start in the 1890s.

MTR Gaming Adds $5K To Charity Night

August 14, 2013

MTR Gaming Group/Scioto Downs Racino has added $5,000 to the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association Charity Race Night at Scioto on Thursday (August 15).

Special Lady D Named Ohio HOY

January 20, 2013

Horse of the Year and other divisional honours were awarded Saturday night at the annual Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association banquet at the Columbus Marriott Northwest.

Slots The Saviour For Ohio?

September 09, 2012

While the Ontario Liberals have chosen to end its profitable Slots-At-Racetracks program that other governments have sought to emulate, the Ohio horse racing industry is experiencing a resurgence than...

Schmitz Appointed Chair Of Ohio Racing Commission

Effective April 1, 2011, Governor John Kasich has made the following appointments to the Ohio State Racing Commission