Late Closers at Scioto Downs
May 9, 2022,Columbus, OH — Live racing returns to Eldorado Scioto Downs with a slew of late closers for non-winners of one, non-winners of two and Buckeye Stallion Series eligible horses.
The first series has its initial legs starting opening week for horses eligible to the Buckeye Stallion Series that did not race in the first leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes. Horses must race in both legs (purse $15,000) to be eligible to the $30,000 (est.) final. There is a $150 entry fee for the series.
Nobleland Sam (3yo colt pacers) Falcon Almahurst (3yo filly pacers)
May 14 May 13
May 21 May 20
May 28 May 27
Overcomer (3yo colt trotters) Full Count (3yo filly trotters)
May 12 May 12
May 19 May 19
May 30 May 30
The second series, named after Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association past presidents or executive directors, is for 5-year-old and under Ohio sired horses who are non-winners of one pari-mutuel race or $7,500 life. Horses must be eligible at the time the box closes for the initial leg. There is an entry fee for the series — $100 if starting in the opening leg, $200 if the horse misses the first leg and enters the second leg. Legs will go for $13,000 and the finals for $30,000 (est.).
The Jerry Knappenberger (colt pacers) The Steve McCoy (filly pacers)
May 19 May 20
May 26 May 27
June 2 June 10
The Kevin Greenfield (colt trotters) The John Konesky III (filly trotters)
May 18 May 17
May 30 May 30
June 8 June 7
Starting in mid-June there will be an Ohio sired non-winners of two or $15,000 life series with two $16,000 legs and $32,000 (est.) finals. Another series will be for horses eligible to the Buckeye Stallion Series that did not race in the second leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes. Each of the four divisions will have four legs and a final, also starting in mid-June. More details about these races will be available as race dates get closer.
The 90-day live racing season will start on Thursday (May 12) and continue through Saturday (Sept. 17). All live racing days will have a 3:15 p.m. first post. A complete racing schedule can be found here.
For more information on the facility and live racing season, visit the Eldorado Scioto Downs website.