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

Columbus, OH — The Buckeye Stallion Series, the newest Ohio stakes race to be offered to Ohio-breds, was a highly popular staking choice this year.

The Buckeye Stallion Series welcomed 1,222 2- and 3-year old horses to the nomination list. There are 780 2-year-olds and 442 3-year-olds eligible to participate in these races at Miami Valley Gaming, Eldorado Scioto Downs and Northfield Park this summer.

This series is sponsored by the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association with a guaranteed $12,500 purse per leg and a $40,000 final.

The first leg of the series will begin on Friday (May 5) for the 3-year-old fillies and the 3-year-old colts will start Saturday (May 6), both at Miami Valley Gaming.

The list of horses nominated can be found on the OHHA website, www.ohha.com/ohiobuckeyestallionseries.

If you nominated into the Buckeye Stallion Series, 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.