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Significant Bling Ohio Horse of the Year

Significant Bling Ohio Horse of the Year

Significant Bling, bred and owned by Blazing Meadows Farm, is the first 2-year-old filly to be voted Ohio horse of the year in the 49 years of the award.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Success Despite Tough Times in Ohio

Success Despite Tough Times in Ohio

Grade II winner King of the Roxy, the 2007 Ohio horse of the year, shows that struggling Ohio breeders aren't through trying to find success with the competitive forces against them.

 Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Voting for Ohio Champions Expanded

Voting for Ohio Champions Expanded

The 2007 Ohio Horse of the Year and 14 divisional champions will not only be selected by turf writers and racing secretaries. For the first time, the public and members of the Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners will be able to vote on the year-end honors.

 Thursday, December 27, 2007

VLT Ballot Measure Considered Key to Ohio Auction

With ongoing declines in Thoroughbred breeding and racing in Ohio, and a possible November referendum for racetrack gaming in the state, organizers of this year's Midwest Regional sale said the industry has reached a "pivotal" point.

 Thursday, August 17, 2006

Ohio Sale to Offer Bonus Incentive for Buyers

The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners will offer $50,000 in incentives to encourage buyers of Ohio-bred yearlings at its Midwest Regional sale Oct. 2 at River Downs.

 Monday, July 19, 2004

Partners Have Ties to Several Ohio-Bred Champions

The team of George Smith and Dr. Wilbur Johnston, owners of Woodburn Farm in Centerville, Ohio, were among the big winners March 27 at the Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners awards banquet in Columbus.

 Tuesday, March 30, 2004

OTBO: Members, Tracks Must Step Up to the Plate

The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners has issued a serious call to the state's racing and breeding industry as it pushes for alternative gaming: Nothing will be accomplished without a strong grass-roots campaign, and should gaming be approved, track operators must invest revenue to promote horse racing and revitalize aging facilities.

 Monday, March 31, 2003

Harlan's Holiday Bags Two Awards in Ohio

Harlan's Holiday, the Florida Derby winner who is headed to the April 13 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes on the road to the May 4 Kentucky Derby, was named Ohio Horse of the Year and top 2-year-old colt for 2001.

 Wednesday, April 03, 2002

Alternative Gaming Becomes Issue in Ohio

The Ohio Lottery Commission's need for revenue to fund education has generated serious talk about video lottery terminals at the state's seven commercial racetracks. Legislators have floated the idea, and racing industry officials are attempting to find common ground.

 Friday, February 23, 2001