Columbus, OH – Slots for the 4th annual Next Generation, to be held on Saturday, July 1 at Eldorado Scioto Downs, will be up for bid during a special Preferred Equine Online auction on Wednesday (June 21) at 3:00 p.m.

A minimum starting bid of $10,000 must be placed on the available slots. Any amount bid over $10,000 will go to the Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA). Two slots will be available in each of the colt and filly pace divisions, while three entries for colt trotters and a singular spot for the filly trot.

The Next Generation is for Ohio-sired 2-year-olds and is held during the week that historically was the first leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes. Slot purchasers do not have to designate a horse until the time of declaration. Trainers, owners and stables are limited to one entry per division. There will be eight horses in each division, with each horse having their nose on the gate. Full conditions for the Next Generation are available on the USTA’s website.

The STA is a nonprofit whose mission is to accredit, inspect, and award grants to approved organizations that rehabilitate, train, and re-home Standardbreds. David Reid, the founder of Preferred Equine/Preferred Equine Online is also the President of the STA.

“We are happy to partner with Scioto to offer these slots up for sale,” said Reid. “It is an exciting time of year with the 2-year-olds getting started and this race is a great way to promote the Ohio program in a big way.”

The box closes for the Saturday (July 1) card on Tuesday (June 27) at 11:00 a.m. The draw will be conducted live during the Tuesday afternoon card on the simulcast feed shortly after 5:00 p.m.

Anyone interested in bidding on a Next Generation slot can call Scioto’s Director of Racing with any questions at 614.295.4082

The 90-day Scioto Downs live racing season goes through Saturday, September 16. Racing is held each Tuesday and Wednesday with a 3:15 p.m. first post and Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with a 5:50 p.m. first post. Follow @SciotoRacing on Twitter for all the details of the 2023 racing season at Eldorado Scioto Downs.

More information about the entire Scioto Downs racing season, including race schedule, wagering menu, VIP room reservations and more can be found at www.SciotoDowns.com.