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Casinos Versus Racetrack Slots in Ohio

In anticipation of a push by a consortium for casino gambling in Ohio's four largest cities, the Ohio State Racing Commission is formulating its own legislative proposal for video lottery terminals at the state's seven racetracks.

 Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Thoroughbred Dates Restored in Ohio

Requests by Beulah Park and River Downs to schedule their customary Thoroughbred meets for 2009 were officially granted Dec. 19 by the Ohio State Racing Commission.

 Friday, December 19, 2008

Two Suspended in Beulah Horse Mix-up

The trainer and identifier involved in an incident in which the wrong horse ran in a Nov. 19 race at Beulah Park have been fined and suspended by the track's stewards.

 Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Regulators Probe Beulah Horse Mix-Up

The Ohio Racing Commission has confirmed it is investigating a Nov. 19 incident at Beulah Park in which the track identifier failed to discover before the fourth race a different horse than was entered by trainer owner/trainer Enzo Canelo ran and crossed the wire first.

 Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Ohio First State to Mandate Use of 'Safety Reins'

The Ohio State Racing Commission has approved rules that require all horses to be equipped with safety reins. The rules take effect in July 2008.

 Friday, March 23, 2007

Regular Gate Maintenance Ordered at Ohio Tracks

The Ohio State Racing Commission has ordered racetracks to ensure regular maintenance is performed on starting gates in the wake of a malfunction that resulted in the $100,000 Queen City Oaks at River Downs being called a "no contest."

 Friday, August 04, 2006

Official Recommends Queen City Oaks Be Rerun

The executive director of the Ohio State Racing Commission has recommended the July 22 Queen City Oaks, marred by a starting gate malfunction that delayed the start for seven 3-year-olds fillies in a field of 12, be rerun Aug. 13 at River Downs.

 Saturday, July 22, 2006

After 30 Years, Nelson Retires From Ohio Commission

Cliff Nelson, executive director of the Ohio State Racing Commission since 1987 and an employee of the commission for more than 30 years, will retire effective Jan. 31.

 Tuesday, January 27, 2004