COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – In a continued effort to strengthen ties within the agriculture community, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the Ohio Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association are advancing their partnership. Ohio HBPA represents nearly 2,500 owners and trainers who race thoroughbreds at Ohio’s three commercial thoroughbred race tracks. Ohio HBPA is donating to the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, focusing on bringing more young people to careers in agriculture, as well as offering $5,000…
Multiple polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAHG) products are being marketed for intra-articular use in horses for the treatment of joint pain and lameness caused by conditions ranging from acute synovitis to end-stage osteoarthritis. Product claims include pain relief of up to 24 months and delayed progression of joint disease. Neither have been substantiated by independent research. Individuals contemplating the use of such products in horses engaged in racing and training should be aware of the following: •…
Due date is March 1, 2021. 2021 JTD Stall Application Final The Thistledown 2021 Live Racing Calendar can be found below Thistledown Live Racing Calendar 2021
Elizabeth Rogers, currently Racing Secretary at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, has been named Assistant Director of Racing for Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course effective February 5, 2021, pending customary regulatory approvals. Rogers replaces long time racing veteran Mark Loewe who celebrated his 42-year career with a retirement ceremony in December. A graduate with honors from the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program, Rogers has worked her way up in the…
Racing has been cancelled for today at Mahoning Valley Race Course due to adverse track conditions. The cancellation will be made up during the winter-spring meeting which begins on January 2nd.
Training has been cancelled at Mahoning Valley on December 1st to preserve the track for racing tomorrow afternoon in anticipation of severe winter weather.
The Cardinal Handicap for Ohio Registered 3 year olds and up at 6 furlongs with a $75,000 purse and the First Lady Stakes for Ohio Registered 3-year-old fillies at 6 furlongs also carrying a purse of $75,000 have both been rescheduled for Friday, November 27th at Mahoning Valley Race Course. Both Stakes were originally scheduled for Saturday, November 21st at Mahoning Valley but that racing date has been cancelled. Please note both stakes will now…
