Columbus, OH — The 2019 racing season is approaching at Eldorado Scioto Downs and the racing schedule will have a change compared to prior years.

Scioto Downs will host matinee races on Tuesdays with a post time of 2 p.m. and continue with the traditional 6:30 p.m. post time on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The first qualifier is scheduled for Thursday (May 2) at 10 a.m. Qualifiers will be regularly scheduled on Tuesdays starting on May 7 at 12 p.m. until further notice.

Horsemen are reminded that any horse that is entered must have a current coggins within one year.

The condition sheets are available online for the first full week of racing.

Horsemen should also pay close attention to the draw schedule as it has changed from recent years. The entry box will close on Wednesday (May 1) at 9 a.m. for the Tuesday (May 7) racing card.

The draw schedule for the 2019 racing season will be as follows:

• Tuesday for Friday and Saturday–Box closes at 9 a.m. (board clears on Wednesday for both Friday and Saturday)
• Wednesday for Tuesday-Box closes at 9 a.m. (board clears on Thursday for Tuesday)
• Thursday for Wednesday-Box closes at 9 a.m. (board clears on Friday for Wednesday)
• Friday for Thursday-Box closes at 9 a.m. (board clears on Tuesday for Thursday)

Scioto Downs will be racing for more than $15 million in purses for the 2019 racing season.

For a complete race schedule, visit the Scioto Downs website.