from Miami Valley Raceway

Lebanon, OH — Miami Valley Raceway will soon be introducing 18 additional new late closing events to be contested in February, March and early April.

The track, in just its second season, seeks to honor the great harness racing tradition in southwest Ohio by naming these series after prominent and accomplished deceased or retired people and horses that either got their start or competed successfully over a long period of time in the region.

Human nominees can be former drivers, trainers, owners or racing officials. In addition to notable ex-racehorses, successful stallions that stood locally will be considered.

A committee of five long-time southwest Ohio horsemen will be appointed soon to review the nominations and make naming recommendations. Any names submitted and not selected will be saved for future consideration.

Horsemen and fans are welcome to make nominations via e-mail to gregg.keidel@mvgrllc.com or by submitting suggested names to the race office in person or via phone at 513.934.7792. Deadline for nominations is Jan. 25, so please act quickly.