Mike Hitchcock trained his 2,000th winner as Beckoning Yankee crossed the finish line first in the 11th race on Thursday (May 14) at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
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Widger gets win 8,000 at Scioto; carryovers Wednesday
Driver Sam Widger notched win number 8,000 on Tuesday (May 12) at Eldorado Scioto Downs with Saying Grace N in 1:53.3.
$20K guaranteed Pick-5 in Scioto’s Tuesday opener
Mini-series events for NW1 and NW2 Ohio-sired horses kick off Tuesday (May 12) at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Buckeye Stallion Series at Scioto Downs
The opening weekend of Eldorado Scioto Downs saw many horses win at high odds or producing high payouts. Of the 44 races contested Thursday through Saturday, eight winners were over double-digit odds, with 18 horses paying more than $10 to win.
OHHA provides update on May 8 accident at Scioto Downs
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association provides the following update on the status of the drivers and horses involved in the accident at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Friday night (May 8).
Miller’s Deer In Range looks to continue hot start
Last December, Allen Miller did something a little out of character.
Draws complete, activities for Scioto Downs opening weekend
The draws are complete for Eldorado Scioto Downs’ opening weekend, with 46 races spanning the three days.
Eldorado Scioto Downs 2026 meet starts May 7
Eldorado Scioto Downs kicks off their highly anticipated 2026 racing season on Thursday, May 7. Opening week races will be held Thursday-Saturday with a 5:15 p.m. first post and continue on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule through July.
Jessica Otten joins Scioto Downs team
Jessica Otten is joining the Eldorado Scioto Downs team for the 2026 racing season.
Next Generation buy-ins due
Nominations are due starting Wednesday (April 15) for the $150,000 est. Next Generation events, to be held at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday, July 4. If less than 10 (10) $8,000 entries are received by April 15, the nominations will stay open with a $10,000 nomination fee due May 15.