by Regina Mayhugh, Communications Director, Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association

Columbus, OH — The Ohio Fair Championship nominations brought in high numbers again for the third year of the event.

The total number of horses nominated into the event is 862, a 7.75 percent increase from 2016. Both the 2- and 3-year-old divisions saw an increase in numbers. There are 532 2-year-olds eligible and 330 3-year-olds.

Throughout the summer, horses nominated into the Ohio Fairs Championship will earn points as they race at any Ohio fair starting with Paulding and the last fair included in points will be Coshocton. These points will be updated throughout the summer on the OHHA website Ohio Fairs Championship page at www.ohha.com/ohiofairchampionship.

The list of horses nominated can be found on the same page. If you nominated into the Ohio Fairs Championship, please check out the lists and be sure everything is correct on your nominated horse. If there are any corrections, please contact the OHHA office at 614.221.3650.

OHHA is looking forward to a great fair season!