Harness: Ohio tracks suspend live racing

The Ohio State Racing Commission (Commission) announced Friday that horse racing at all Ohio racetracks is officially cancelled effective immediately from March 20, 2020 through March 27, 2020. The Commission will be in contact with the permit holders and the horsemen to discuss further cancellations, if needed.

Northfield Park and Miami Valley were conducting meets at the time of the announcement.

Racetrack backsides are to remain open. The racetrack is to be maintained and made available for training.

Horsemen and racetrack employees are strongly encouraged to practice safe social distancing procedures.

The Commission will continue to keep everyone informed and will post updates when pertinent information becomes available.

The Commission thanks everyone for their patience during this unprecedented and very fluid situation. For questions or concerns, contact Executive Director Bill Crawford at 614-466-2758 or at bill.crawford@racing.ohio.gov.

-edited release (OSDF)