Columbus, OH – Gold Digger King and Tyler Smith took the inaugural horses and geldings open pace Saturday (May 14) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. The race went in 1:51 despite a downpour commencing at the five-eighths.

Gold Digger King lead gate-to-wire for trainer Scott Mogan, posting a :27.1 last quarter to win by half a length over Sectionline Bigry (Brett Miller). The 6-year-old son of Pet Rock now has two wins in four starts for 2022. Friday’s win put him over a half-million in lifetime earnings benchmark and now has $508,677 in earnings.

Gold Digger King hangs tough in the rain at Scioto on Saturday to take the feature. Conrad photo.

For the third night, Scioto Downs and the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association guaranteed the Pick 8 for $25,000. After being hit on opening night with five tickets taking home $4,250 each, Friday and Saturday’s Pick-8s went uncovered, paying a $310 and $185 consolation payouts. There will be a $3,470 carryover for Tuesday’s card.

The Pick-8 starts in race two each race night. The $1.00 minimum wager has a 15% takeout. It is not a jackpot wager and if not hit, will continue to have a 50% carryover net pool into the following day with a 50% consolation payout to the best ticket.

To assist with handicapping, free program are available on Scioto Downs’ website for each live and qualifying race day.

The 90-day live racing season will continue through Saturday, September 17. All live racing days will have a 3:15 p.m. first post.

For more information on the facility and live racing season, visit the Eldorado Scioto Downs website.