Payments must be postmarked by March 15, 2022 for the Next Generation and Ohio State Fair Stakes at Eldorado Scioto Downs this summer.

The Next Generation, which debuted in 2020, is for two-year-old Ohio-bred pacers and trotters. The nomination fee is $10,000, which buys the owner a spot; a horse does not need to be declared until the draw. All four divisions will be held July 4 with an estimated purse of $150,000.

Payments are also due for the Ohio State Fair Stakes. A nomination fees of $250 is due for each of the eight two- and three-year-old divisions. The Ohio State Fair races will be carded August 4-6.

Nominations for the Charlie Hill Memorial Trot and Jim Ewart Memorial Pace, held September 10, are not due until June 15.

Conditions for all events held at Scioto can be found on the USTA website.

The 2022 Scioto Downs 90-card racing season will run May 12 through September 17. First post all season, including the special Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day cards, will be at 3:15 p.m. due to ongoing grandstand construction. Questions about the upcoming season can be directed to the race office at 614-295-4668. More information can be found at the Eldorado Scioto Downs website.

(Eldorado Scioto Downs)