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.
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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.
Big Ranger lowers track record again at Scioto
For his second start in a row, Big Ranger lowered the Eldorado Scioto Downs track record for 3-year-old colt trotters – this time tripping the beam in 1:50.3. The win was in the second $75,000 division of the Ohio Sires Stakes.
Next Generation nomination deadline June 15
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.
McCoy, Hoovler Series finals held at Scioto
Filly pacers were on display Friday (June 12) at Eldorado Scioto Downs as two more $30,000 series finals were held in the Steve McCoy and Skip Hoovler events for NW1 and NW2 fillies, respectively.
Konesky and Brandt series finals held at Scioto
The $30,000 finals of the John Konesky and Richard Brandt series for trotters were held at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Thursday (June 11).