Due to postal delays and horsemen not receiving the 2026 Ohio Stakes Guide in a timely manner, the nomination deadline for Ohio-hosted stakes events has been extended. Nominations must be postmarked by March 20, 2026, to be accepted.
The 2026 Ohio Stakes Guide is also available online.
The Application Deadline of March 15 has passed.
OHHA is pleased to continue its Academic Scholarship program in 2026. Applications were due with a 3/15 postmark and are now being reviewed for distribution consideration by the OHHA Board of Directors Scholarship team. We are, as always, so very impressed with the quality of our young applicants and wish them all the best of luck as they continue their academic studies.
Questions can be directed to Kim at the OHHA office (kpoma@ohha.com)
The Fayette County Harness Horsemen's Association (FCHHA) held its annual awards banquet on Feb. 28, celebrating achievements in harness horse racing by recognizing standout horses and horsemen from the 2025 season.
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) recently celebrated the opening of the Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC). This $60 million facility, designed for education and engagement in animal agriculture, features extensive hands-on learning opportunities for students across various levels and aims to enhance workforce development in the industry, including the equine sector.
The 2025 Breeders Crown is scheduled for Friday and Saturday (Oct. 24-25) at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Ontario, Canada, and Ohio will be well represented among the 12 divisions.
The Buckeye State’s county fair season came to a close on Saturday (Oct. 11) with $50,000 Ohio Fairs Championships at MGM Northfield Park. Cally L highlighted the four divisions of trotters, scoring an upset win as a 20-1 longshot.
The Buckeye State’s county fair season came to a close on Saturday (Oct. 11) with $50,000 Ohio Fairs Championships at MGM Northfield Park. Driver Aaron Merriman won two of the four divisions of pacers, guiding Racing Artist and Downbytheparade to victory.
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will live stream the 2025 Ohio Fairs Championship as part of “Saturday Night at the Races” presented by the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center on Oct. 11 from MGM Northfield Park.
Stakes season in the Buckeye State wraps up Saturday (Oct. 11) as MGM Northfield Park hosts eight $50,000 divisions of the Ohio Fairs Championship. Clevelandtoprookie highlights the four divisions of pacers as the top point-earner this season.
The Ohio Fairs Championship will wrap up stakes season for the Buckeye State on Saturday (Oct. 11) as MGM Northfield Park hosts eight $50,000 divisions of freshman and sophomore trotters and pacers. Spend The Prize (Dan Noble) headlines the four divisions of trotters as the top point-earner this season.
Travel Nurse repeated as champion with Luke Hanners scoring his 1,000th career driving victory to highlight the four $75,000 divisions of the 2025 Buckeye Stallion Series for trotters at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (Oct. 4).
A pair of tightly contested finishes highlighted the four $75,000 divisions of the 2025 Buckeye Stallion Series Finals for pacers on Saturday (Oct. 4) at MGM Northfield Park.
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.
Contributor Bob Roberts takes a look back at the 2025 Ohio county fair harness racing season.
On a Sunday night in Greater Cleveland, three middle-aged women embarked on their first visit to Northfield Park for harness racing, seeking a more thrilling experience than their usual casino outings. Despite initial confusion with the betting process and terminology, they quickly adapted and enjoyed the live races, even celebrating with a trip to the winner's circle. Their enthusiasm left them eager to return.