Buckeye Stallion series action for freshmen dominated the Tuesday (July 14) card at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Driver Anthony MacDonald and trainer Jason McGinnis teamed up to win three of the 12 divisions (seven for fillies and five divisions for colts), each going for $20,000.
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Next Gen Champions Made For More, Commanders Moni look to carry success into OSS
One week after winning their respective $150,000 Next Generation races, freshmen Made For More and Commanders Moni return to Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday (July 11) to kick off what their connections hope is a successful 2026 Ohio Sires Stakes campaign.
Jailhouse Pearl equals Scioto track record; Austin Hanners hits win 1,000
Jailhouse Pearl and Brett Miller equaled the Eldorado Scioto Downs track record for 4-year-old trotting mares on Friday (July 3). The record of 1:51.2 was previously set in 2025 by Miller and Jurassic Hattie.
Scioto Downs Next Generation races Saturday featured on Fox Sports
For the third straight year, the four $150,000 divisions of The Next Generation for freshmen Ohio Sired horses will be featured on FOX Sports as part of New York Racing Association’s series America’s Day at the Races. The show will air on Saturday (July 4) from 7:30-11:00 p.m. and will also include races from The Meadowlands.
Scioto to showcase the ‘Next Generation’ Sat.
The seventh annual Next Generation for pacers and sixth annual Next Generation for trotters are coming up Saturday (July 4) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Each of the four divisions for freshmen have a $150,000 purse.
Charlotte Elise vying for another upset win in Ohio Sires Stakes
Expectations were low for sophomore filly trotter Charlotte Elise in the third leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes. Despite drawing the rail, she went off as a 43-1 longshot. Even some of her connections were skeptical that a win was within reach.
OHHA hosting OSS 50th Celebration Tour Reunion Night on July 4 at Scioto Downs
The Ohio Sires Stakes is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association encourages fans to partake in the festivities.
Touchedbythesea aiming for 3-for-3 start in Buckeye Stallion Series
It’s been a sort of feast-or-famine season for Touchedbythesea. The 3-year-old pacer has three wins but has missed the board in his three other starts thus far.
Long Tom fillies sweep Ohio Sires Stakes
Long-shot daughters of Long Tom swept the two $75,000 divisions of the Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year-old filly trotters, both setting new lifetime marks in the process. The races held Thursday (June 18) at Eldorado Scioto Downs were won by Mooter Tooter (1:54.2) and Charlotte Elise (1:55.2).
Beachy seeks another OSS sweep at Scioto Thursday
Looking back at the night of May 30 at Northfield Park Racino, trainer Vernon Beachy couldn’t have asked for a better result.