Horses are gearing up for the 2026 racing season and that means one big thing...
OHIO HARNESS RACING FANTASY LEAGUE IS BACK IN A NEW AND EXCITING WAY!
The season is updated and the rules are new. Stables will be made up of five Ohio-sired 2-year-olds and a "Wild Card" horse.
Build your stable from the provided lists of eligible 2-year-old horses found here! The Wild Card horse is your choice!
ENTRIES ARE DUE June 15, 2025. JOIN THE FUN!!
Eldorado Scioto Downs hosted 11 $20,000 divisions of the first leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore male trotters and pacers as part of a 16-race card on Saturday (May 9). The opening leg featured six divisions of pacers and five divisions of trotters.
Despite his usual reluctance to buy unraced 2-year-olds, Allen Miller decided to purchase 3-year-old trotter Deer In Range due to the horse's promising demeanor and potential. Since then, Deer In Range has won all four of his starts and is now set to compete as a favorite in the opening leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series.
The 2026 Miami Valley race meet came to a close on Saturday afternoon (May 2), highlighted by the $100,000 Grade 3 Pacey Mindlin Memorial Invitational and eight divisions, two of each sex/gait, of 3-year-old Ohio Sires Stakes.
Chris Page drove three winners in the eight $20,000 divisions of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore fillies at Northfield Park Racino on Sunday (May 3).
The 2026 Buckeye Stallion Series gets underway Sunday, May 3, with eight $20,000 divisions of sophomore fillies at Northfield Park Racino.
The 50th anniversary season of the Ohio Sires Stakes kicks off Saturday, May 2, at Miami Valley Raceway with eight $75,000 divisions for sophomores.
The Fayette County Harness Horsemen's Association (FCHHA) held its annual awards banquet on Feb. 28, celebrating achievements in harness horse racing by recognizing standout horses and horsemen from the 2025 season.
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) recently celebrated the opening of the Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC). This $60 million facility, designed for education and engagement in animal agriculture, features extensive hands-on learning opportunities for students across various levels and aims to enhance workforce development in the industry, including the equine sector.
The 2025 Breeders Crown is scheduled for Friday and Saturday (Oct. 24-25) at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Ontario, Canada, and Ohio will be well represented among the 12 divisions.
The Buckeye State’s county fair season came to a close on Saturday (Oct. 11) with $50,000 Ohio Fairs Championships at MGM Northfield Park. Cally L highlighted the four divisions of trotters, scoring an upset win as a 20-1 longshot.
Big Ranger was named Ohio's 2025 Horse of the Year after a remarkable undefeated season that included winning the Ohio Triple Crown. Facing unimaginable tragedies, driver and trainer Ronnie Gillespie persevered with Big Ranger, showcasing both his and the horse’s resilience.
Dana Parham has made a name for himself in harness racing with his Odds On Racing stable. His journey began in his youth, and he has since transitioned from a successful betting background to a significant presence in horse breeding and ownership.
The Madison Global ownership group credits Ronnie Gillespie with the discovery of Big Ranger, and the connections have since enjoyed a wildly successful Ohio Triple Crown-winning season. Gillespie and Madison Global's Anthony Miller and Wes Beachy reflect on the remarkable journey they've shared with this exceptional horse.
Contributor Bob Roberts takes a look back at the 2025 Ohio county fair harness racing season.
On a Sunday night in Greater Cleveland, three middle-aged women embarked on their first visit to Northfield Park for harness racing, seeking a more thrilling experience than their usual casino outings. Despite initial confusion with the betting process and terminology, they quickly adapted and enjoyed the live races, even celebrating with a trip to the winner's circle. Their enthusiasm left them eager to return.