by Dean A. Hoffman, for Scioto Downs

Columbus, OH — Scioto Downs, which begins its 50th Anniversary Season on May 9, is seeking a person to work as an Identifier for the 68 programs of racing at the central Ohio oval.

Scioto races a Wednesday through Saturday week with post time at 6:30 p.m. Qualifiers are held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. The 2008 meet concludes on Sept. 13.

Identifiers must be licensed by the U.S. Trotting Association or obtain a license prior to the racing season.

Applicants should contact Stacy Cahill, General Manager/Racing Operations, Scioto Downs, by phone at (614) 491-2515 or by e-mail at stacyscioto@aol.com.

Horsemen planning to race at Scioto Downs during its 50th Anniversary Season are reminded that stall applications are due April 1 and that payments on 2008 late closers are due April 15.