Columbus, OH — Nominations are still open for the Next Generation events for Ohio-sired 2-year-olds, but time is running out! Those interested in securing a spot can make a $12,000 nomination by Monday, June 15. The Next Generation for all four 2-year-old divisions will be held Saturday, July 4.
Each division is limited to nine (9) entrants, with eight (8) nominations required in order for the event to fill. If nominations for any division exceed nine entrants, a lottery drawing will be held among those nominations received after the May 15 deadline. Nominations submitted by the April 15 or May 15 deadlines is guaranteed a spot.
Full conditions for The Next Generation are available on the USTA website at horsemen.ustrotting.com.
The 91-day 2026 Eldorado Scioto Downs regular season runs through Saturday, September 19. Races are held Tuesday-Saturday, with a special holiday card on Labor Day instead of the Tuesday card that week. The track will then re-open for the Breeders Crown, with eliminations held October 16-17 and the finals October 23-24. More information about all the racing action at Scioto can be found on the Eldorado Scioto Downs website.