OHHA Office Hours
The OHHA office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in honor of the Independence Day holiday. The office will reopen on Monday, July 6.
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07/02/26
Holiday Hours -- 4th of July
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06/01/26
WATCH LIVE FAIR RACES
Welcome to Ohio Fair Season. OHHA is pleased to continue to broadcast live fair races. You can catch those races on our YouTube Channel or on HarnessRacingOhio.com, where you can also grab a copy of the program an hour before post time!
Thanks for watching!
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06/30/26
Heat Advisory
Because of the heat, horsemen at Scioto Downs will be allowed to scratch penalty-free Thursday and Friday (July 2-3).
07/02/26
Charlotte Elise Vying for Another Upset Win in Ohio Sires Stakes
A winner in the third leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes as a 43-1 longshot, sophomore filly trotter Charlotte Elise is looking to build on that success in the fourth leg on Saturday (July 4) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. She faces some talented competition, but her connections believe in her potential despite an underwhelming freshman season last year.
06/30/26
OHHA Hosting OSS 50th Celebration Tour Reunion Night on July 4 at Scioto Downs
The Ohio Sires Stakes is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association encourages fans to partake in the festivities. As part of this golden anniversary season, the OHHA is hosting a 50th Celebration Tour Reunion Night on Saturday, July 4, at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
06/28/26
Morgan Jr. Trainees Win 4 of 6 Races in Third Leg of BSS for Sophomore Colt Pacers
Trainer Virgil Morgan Jr. had four winners in the third leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for 3-year-old colt pacers on Saturday (June 27) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. There were six $20,000 divisions with the fastest going in 1:50.4, setting new lifetime marks for Morgan Jr.-trained Odds On Sugar, as well as Tim Lane trainee Yacht Rock.
06/25/26
Touchedbythesea Aiming for 3-for-3 Start in Buckeye Stallion Series
Touchedbythesea is the only sophomore male pacer with multiple Buckeye Stallion Series wins this year and is seeking his third such victory on Saturday, June 27, when Eldorado Scioto Downs hosts six $20,000 of the third leg. He opened as the 2-1 favorite in what lines up to be a highly competitive fifth division.
06/24/26
Elver Hanover Retires from Racing
Former fastest male 2-year-old pacer of all time and 2019 Ohio Horse of the Year Elver Hanover has been officially retired from racing.
06/23/26
No Approval Needed Now a 2-Time Winner in BSS as Northfield Hosts Third Leg for Sophomore Filly Trotters
No Approval Needed is now a two-time winner in the Buckeye Stallion Series this season after scoring a victory on Monday (June 22) as Northfield Park Racino hosted four $20,000 divisions of the third leg for sophomore filly trotters.
06/22/26
Bad Girl Up Gets Another BSS Win as Northfield Hosts Third Leg for Sophomore Filly Pacers
Bad Girl Up recorded a second consecutive win in the Buckeye Stallion Series on Sunday (June 21) as Northfield Park Racino hosted three $20,000 divisions of the third leg for sophomore filly pacers.
06/21/26
Up In Place Scores Second Straight OSS Win as Northfield Hosts Third Leg for Sophomore Pacers
Up In Place scored his second straight Ohio Sires Stakes victory on Saturday (June 20) as Northfield Park Racino hosted the third leg for sophomore pacers.
06/19/26
Long Tom Fillies Sweep Ohio Sires Stakes as Longshots
Long-shot daughters of Long Tom swept the two $75,000 divisions in the third leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year-old filly trotters, both setting new lifetime marks in the process. The races held Thursday (June 18) at Eldorado Scioto Downs were won by Mooter Tooter (1:54.2) and Charlotte Elise (1:55.2).
06/19/26
Northfield Hosting Third Leg of BSS for Sophomore Fillies on June 21-22
The 2026 Buckeye Stallion Series resumes with the third leg for sophomore fillies on Sunday and Monday (June 21-22) at Northfield Park Racino.
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