Racing to continue in Ohio

Grove City, Ohio -There has been clarification from the Ohio State Racing Commission in regard to the continuation of live racing in Ohio. At this time all racing can proceed. This clarification authorizes the continuation of racing with simulcast-only wagering in place, racing personnel to de minimis levels of only those required, the closure of racing locations to live spectators, and a reduction of horsemen in their paddock workplace to only those that are necessary and essential to race.

Please recognize that in the paddock, as with any workplace, you should maintain social distancing (approximately six feet away from other people) whenever possible, continue to wash hands, maintain proper respiratory etiquette, and above all self-quarantine if you experience any illness symptoms at this time. Thank you for your patience as we continue to proactively monitor and review this situation. We will immediately text any updates to all racing social media outlets and OHHA Emergency Text Blast.

To subscribe to the OHHA Emergency Text Blast, text OHHA to 614-924-8072.

As a reminder on the 2020 OHHA Staking Nomination Due Date of March 15th. As in past years when March 15th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or other legal Holiday, we will recognize nominations as timely submitted if they are received and/or postmarked by March 16th. Please make sure that any U.S. Postal Service method enables us to verify the Postmark Date and your nomination contains an Official U.S. Postal Service Postmark. For the sake of fairness, we adhere strictly to this rule for all nominations.

by Frank Fraas, for the OHHA