Osrc

Ruiz, Vet Fined Over Jugette Situation

October 07, 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 Jug...

Ohio Launches Breeder Awards Program

August 03, 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.

Details On Ohio Cobalt Rules Revealed

On Wednesday, March 23, the Ohio State Racing Commission adopted resolution (2016-05) which established thresholds and penalties for Cobalt violations, effective April 15, 2016, the day testing begins...

Update On Ohio Cobalt Pilot Study

November 23, 2015

Dr. James Robertson, the Ohio State Racing Commission's consulting veterinarian, announced at the OSRC monthly meeting on November 18 that the first phase of the cobalt pilot study being conducted at ...

Ohio Pushing For Whipping Changes

It has been reported that the Ohio Racing Commission has adopted new rules in regard to the whipping of horses in races.

Rinker Joins Ohio Commission

The Ohio State Racing Commission has announced the appointment of Kimberly A. Rinker as administrator of the Ohio Standardbred Development Fund, effective immediately.

Ohio Commission Approves Permits

October 28, 2014

The Ohio State Racing Commission has announced that it has approved 2015 permit applications at six of seven commercial racetracks in the state and live racing at all of them during its monthly meetin...

'Jug' Gets $150,000 Purse Increase

It was announced on Thursday that the 2014 Little Brown Jug would receive a susbstanial purse increase to raise the total purse of the historic race to over $600,000.

Changes To Ohio Sire Stakes

January 27, 2014

After a presentation by program administrator Joe Crugnale during its monthly meeting in Columbus on January 23, the Ohio State Racing Commission approved the Ohio Sire Stakes program for 2014.

Boost To Ohio Sire Stakes In 2014

December 03, 2013

At a meeting of the Ohio Standardbred Development Fund earlier today (Tuesday, December 3), the three-member panel approved a racing schedule for the 2014 Ohio Sires Stakes that includes higher purses...

$1.5M In Purses At Scioto Sept. 7

August 16, 2013

An estimated $1.5-million in purse money will be up for grabs on Saturday, September 7 at Scioto Downs when the track hosts Ohio Super Night for the best standardbreds in the state.

Report: Ohio Seating Issue Resolved

It has been reported that the Ohio Racing Commission this morning gave its approval of Penn National Gaming's racino plans for its Austintown facility.

Commission, PNG Meeting Over Seating?

It has been reported that the Ohio State Racing Commission may be softening its stance regarding seating at Penn National Gaming's proposed racino in Austintown.