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Former fastest male 2-year-old pacer of all time and 2019 Ohio Horse of the Year Elver Hanover has been officially retired from racing.
No Approval Needed is now a two-time winner in the Buckeye Stallion Series this season after scoring a victory on Monday (June 22) as Northfield Park Racino hosted four $20,000 divisions of the third leg for sophomore filly trotters.
Bad Girl Up recorded a second consecutive win in the Buckeye Stallion Series on Sunday (June 21) as Northfield Park Racino hosted three $20,000 divisions of the third leg for sophomore filly pacers.
Up In Place scored his second straight Ohio Sires Stakes victory on Saturday (June 20) as Northfield Park Racino hosted the third leg for sophomore pacers.
Long-shot daughters of Long Tom swept the two $75,000 divisions in the third leg 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).
The 2026 Buckeye Stallion Series resumes with the third leg for sophomore fillies on Sunday and Monday (June 21-22) at Northfield Park Racino.
Sassy By The Sea is looking to stay perfect on the season as Northfield hosts the third leg for sophomore pacers on Saturday (June 20). Three $50,000 divisions of fillies and two $75,000 divisions of colts and geldings highlight a 16-race card starting at 6 p.m.
Two horses from Beachy’s stable — Charlies Moni and Rose Run Brooke — swept the two divisions in the second leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes for sophomore filly trotters that night. They have the chance to match that feat on Thursday (June 18) as Eldorado Scioto Downs hosts two $75,000 divisions of the third leg as part of a 15-race card starting at 5:25 p.m.
Bitcoin King added a second Buckeye Stallion Series victory to his 2026 ledger on Monday (June 15) as Northfield Park Racino hosted four $20,000 divisions of the third leg for sophomore colt trotters.
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.
In the equine industry, it may be hard to find someone as multifaceted as Christina “Chrissy” Johnson. Though her initial dream was to be a Thoroughbred jockey, she fell in love with harness racing once she was introduced to it and has been everything from a driver, trainer, and outrider to a blacksmith, transporter, and equine dentist and dental educator. This year, she’ll add one more role to that list — international competitor.
This year marks the golden anniversary of the Ohio Sires Stakes. For some, it’s a time to celebrate the memories and glory from the past 50 years. For others, the focus is on what lies ahead. That’s the case for the field of 2026 OSS competitors as they began their quest toward a championship on May 2 at Miami Valley Raceway. Pet Project and Tom Largo were among the victors that day, and their connections hoped that was the start of more success to come in this milestone season of the OSS.
Wyatt Farmer, a 21-year-old harness racing driver, is a rising star in the sport. Having already suprassed $1 million in career earnings, he is hopeful for not only more success in his future but also for other young people to follow in his footsteps.
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.