The positive test of a horse conditioned by leading trainer Ron Burke, posted in the Aug. 30 Fines & Suspensions list by the U.S. Trotting Association, is part of a rash of positives for the medication gabapentin in the state of Ohio....read on
Ohio Vets Discuss Out-Of-Comp. Testing
November 30, 2018:
A quintet of Ohio-based racetrack veterinarians provided the Ohio State Racing Commission members with their thoughts on out of competition testing at the OSRC’s monthly meeting on Thursday (Nov. 29) in Columbus....read on
Out Of Competition Testing Input Sought
August 23, 2018:
Ohio State Racing Commission Chairman Robert Schmitz is seeking input from both Standardbred and Thoroughbred horsepeople regarding Out of Competition Testing....read on
Medication Forums Underway In Ohio
September 29, 2017:
The Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) hosted the first of several medication forums on Sept. 26, 2017 at the Riffe Center in Columbus, Ohio....read on
Simpson Appointed To Ohio Commission
April 20, 2017:
Gregory H. Simpson is the newest appointee to the Ohio State Racing Commission by Governor John R. Kasich....read on
Out Of Competition Forum Rescheduled
April 4, 2017:
“Out of competition testing needs to be studied and strategically developed in Ohio, and we’re looking for input from everyone.”...read on
Appellate Court Rules In Favour Of Pena
November 8, 2016:
Last week, an appellate division of the New York State Supreme Court ruled in favour of suspended trainer Lou Pena in his legal fight against the New York State Gaming Commission. In its ruling, the appellate court overturned the three-year suspension that the conditioner was serving....read on
Betting Line's Scratch, Jug Ruling
October 26, 2016:
With Halloween fast approaching, don't be surprised if trainer Casie Coleman is a bit sensitive over anything resembling a spider....read on
Little Brown Jug Results Stand
October 11, 2016:
Reports and test results from Ohio indicate no reason to change the order of finish in the 2016 Little Brown Jug....read on
Ruiz, Vet Fined Over Jugette Situation
October 7, 2016:
The Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) has issued $1,000 fines to trainer Matias Ruiz and veterinarian Dr. Louis Bauslaugh for their part in what led to the scratching of I Said Diamonds from the Jugette for three-year-old filly pacers on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Delaware, Ohio....read on
Betting Line Wins The Little Brown Jug
September 22, 2016:
Betting Line paced a world record 1:49 mile in the second heat of the Little Brown Jug on Thursday, September 22 at the Delaware County Fairground in Ohio, as the Ontario Sired son of Bettors Delight captured the 71st edition of the Jug in straight heats for trainer Casie Coleman and driver David Miller....read on
Reason For I Said Diamonds Scratch
September 21, 2016:
Officials from the Delaware County Fair have issued a statement on the scratch of I Said Diamonds from the 2016 Jugette....read on
Cobalt Pilot Study Update
September 20, 2016:
The initial phase of the Cobalt Pilot Research Project, funded by the Ohio State Racing Commission and conducted at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been completed....read on
No Fine For Miller's Celebration
September 13, 2016:
While driver Brett Miller cannot be fined for a fist pump, he can be fined taking his hands out of the handholds during a race. So said the judges at Scioto Downs after Miller's winning steer aboard Always B Miki in the 2016 Jim Ewart Memorial Invitational Pace....read on
Ohio Launches Breeder Awards Program
August 3, 2016:
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is proud to announce that the OHHA’s Board of Directors has approved an Ohio Breeder’s Award program....read on
Betting Line paced a world record 1:49 mile in the second heat of the Little Brown Jug on Thursday, September 22 at the Delaware County Fairground in Ohio, as the Ontario Sired son of Bettors Delight captured the 71st edition of the Jug in straight heats for trainer Casie Coleman and driver David Miller....
