'Back to the Track' festivities at Scioto Downs will begin before the races this Saturday night when representatives of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will conduct barn tours for fans who want a behind-the-scenes glimpse of life at a harness track.
Tours will begin at 4:30 p.m., two hours before first-race post time to allow people to enjoy the backstretch tours and still be back in time to see the exciting card of Ohio Sires Stakes events.
Many of the best young horses in the Buckeye State will be in action on Saturday night at Scioto, as there are two divisions each for both two-year-old trotters and two-year-old pacers. The trophies in the Ohio Sires Stakes event will be presented not by racing dignitaries, but instead by various loyal racing fans that have supported Scioto Downs for many years.
In addition, there will be an autograph session with drivers, music provided by a DJ, handicapping clinics, and some lucky fans will win rides in the Mike Woebkenberg State Gate.
(Scioto)