by Kimberly Rinker, for the Ohio State Racing Commission

Columbus, OH — Ohio State Racing Commission Chairman Robert Schmitz is seeking input from both Standardbred and Thoroughbred horsemen regarding Out of Competition Testing at the OSRC meeting, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. in Room 1952 at the Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus.

The meeting is open to all pari-mutuel stakeholders, horsemen’s associations and the public.

“Out of Competition Testing needs to be studied and strategically developed in Ohio, and we’re hoping for input from everyone involved in the Ohio horse racing industry,” Chairman Schmitz stressed. “The Ohio State Racing Commission is looking to generate ideas that will continue to elevate Ohio’s racing program to even greater heights.”

All horsemen are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion, Chairman Schmitz stressed.