Horses are gearing up for the 2026 racing season and that means one big thing...
OHIO HARNESS RACING FANTASY LEAGUE IS BACK IN A NEW AND EXCITING WAY!
The season is updated and the rules are new. Stables will be made up of five Ohio-sired 2-year-olds and a "Wild Card" horse.
Build your stable from the provided lists of eligible 2-year-old horses found here! The Wild Card horse is your choice!
ENTRIES ARE DUE June 15, 2026. JOIN THE FUN!!
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REMEMBER the 6th Selection required to fill your stable is your "Wild Card"--Ohio-sired Any Age any Gait Any Sex
If you would like to get entry and result notifications for the horses in your stable, sign up for your FREE Trackmaster Virtual Stable. It only takes a few minutes to sign up, you will need an email and password and then you just add the names of your horses. You will receive a notification via email when your horses are in to race and also where they finished after the races is complete.
This is a great way to keep track of your stable. Visit TrackMaster's Virtual Stable™, found under the "Free Stuff" tab Harness Virtual Stable.
Before the first fair races hit the track, take a minute to double-check your nominations!
Go to the nomination page on our website and enter the search criteria for your series and division. A quick review now can save a lot of headaches later.
Good luck to all our horsemen and women as fair season gets underway!
The nominations page can be found here.
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is awarding 13 scholarships, totaling $25,000, to college students for the 2026-27 academic year.
Sassy By The Sea, Kb Wrecking Ball, Charlies Moni, and Rose Run Brooke won the four $75,000 divisions of the second leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes for sophomore fillies on Saturday (May 30) at Northfield Park Racino.
Faster Horses hit the board six times in 10 starts as a freshman last year, recording two wins and $29,400 in earnings. Five starts into her sophomore campaign, she’s been even better. Already with an Ohio Sires Stakes win to her credit, the Chris Beaver trainee is looking for another one as Northfield Park Racino hosts the second leg for sophmore fillies on Saturday (May 30).
All five Ohio Sires Stakes winners Monday (May 25) at Eldorado Scioto Downs set new lifetime marks, but Big Ranger set a high precedent, winning the first division for 3-year-old male trotters in a track-record performance. Tripping the beam in 1:51.2, Big Ranger bested Mission Accepted’s 1:52 mile set in 2018.
Eldorado Scioto Downs hosted 11 $20,000 divisions of the first leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore male trotters and pacers as part of a 16-race card on Saturday (May 9). The opening leg featured six divisions of pacers and five divisions of trotters.
Despite his usual reluctance to buy unraced 2-year-olds, Allen Miller decided to purchase 3-year-old trotter Deer In Range due to the horse's promising demeanor and potential. Since then, Deer In Range has won all four of his starts and is now set to compete as a favorite in the opening leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series.
The 2026 Miami Valley race meet came to a close on Saturday afternoon (May 2), highlighted by the $100,000 Grade 3 Pacey Mindlin Memorial Invitational and eight divisions, two of each sex/gait, of 3-year-old Ohio Sires Stakes.
Chris Page drove three winners in the eight $20,000 divisions of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore fillies at Northfield Park Racino on Sunday (May 3).
The 2026 Buckeye Stallion Series gets underway Sunday, May 3, with eight $20,000 divisions of sophomore fillies at Northfield Park Racino.
The 50th anniversary season of the Ohio Sires Stakes kicks off Saturday, May 2, at Miami Valley Raceway with eight $75,000 divisions for sophomores.
This year marks the golden anniversary of the Ohio Sires Stakes. For some, it’s a time to celebrate the memories and glory from the past 50 years. For others, the focus is on what lies ahead. That’s the case for the field of 2026 OSS competitors as they began their quest toward a championship on May 2 at Miami Valley Raceway. Pet Project and Tom Largo were among the victors that day, and their connections hoped that was the start of more success to come in this milestone season of the OSS.
Wyatt Farmer, a 21-year-old harness racing driver, is a rising star in the sport. Having already suprassed $1 million in career earnings, he is hopeful for not only more success in his future but also for other young people to follow in his footsteps.
Big Ranger was named Ohio's 2025 Horse of the Year after a remarkable undefeated season that included winning the Ohio Triple Crown. Facing unimaginable tragedies, driver and trainer Ronnie Gillespie persevered with Big Ranger, showcasing both his and the horse’s resilience.
Dana Parham has made a name for himself in harness racing with his Odds On Racing stable. His journey began in his youth, and he has since transitioned from a successful betting background to a significant presence in horse breeding and ownership.
The Madison Global ownership group credits Ronnie Gillespie with the discovery of Big Ranger, and the connections have since enjoyed a wildly successful Ohio Triple Crown-winning season. Gillespie and Madison Global's Anthony Miller and Wes Beachy reflect on the remarkable journey they've shared with this exceptional horse.