Ohio Derby Purse Bumped to $500,000 for 2015
ThistleDown Racino has increased the 2015 purse for the Ohio Derby to a record high of $500,000. In addition, daily purses at the 90-year-old track will average $130,000.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| May 2 | Dr. T.F. Classen Memorial S R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| May 16 | Michael F. Rowland Memorial H R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 6f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| June 6 | Michael G. Mackey Memorial/Angenora S R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| June 20 | Ohio Derby | $500,000g | 3yo, | 8.5f | |
| June 27 | J. William Petro Memorial H R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| July 4 | Daniel Stearns Cleveland Gold Cup R | $75,000g | 3yo, | 9f | |
| July 18 | George Lewis Memorial S R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 9f | |
| July 25 | Miss Ohio S R | $75,000g | 2yo, f | 5.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| August 8 | Cleveland Kindergarten S R | $75,000g | 2yo, | 6f | |
| August 15 | Honey Jay S R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| August 29 | Pay the Man S R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| September 5 | Governor's Buckeye Cup R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 10f | |
| September 19 | Scarlet and Gray H R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| September 26 | Catlaunch S R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 8.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| October 10 | Best of Ohio Distaff R | $150,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | |
| October 10 | Best of Ohio Endurance R | $150,000g | 3&up, | 10f | |
| October 10 | Best of Ohio Sprint R | $150,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| October 10 | John W. Galbreath Memorial S R | $150,000g | 2yo, f | 8.5f | |
| October 10 | Juvenile S R | $150,000g | 2yo, | 8.5f | |
| October 24 | Diana S R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f |
East Hall Grabs Ohio Derby With Closing Rush
East Hall won the $300,000 Ohio Derby with a closing rush at Thistledown July 19, earning his first victory since a Nov. 24 allowance event at Gulfstream Park.
Purse Increase Lures 12 to Ohio Derby
With a $300,000 purse, the 1 1/16-mile Ohio Derby has taken a step in the right direction in returning to the days when Lost Code, Broad Brush, Skip Away, Milwaukee Brew and Smarten graced the winner's circle.
Two Ohio Tracks to Get 10.5% of VLT Revenue
Two Ohio racetracks will pay 10.5% of video lottery terminal revenue to purses, an official with the state's racing and breeding programs said April 5.
Ohio Tracks, Horsemen Sign 10-Year Deals
The Ohio Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has signed 10-year racing agreements with the under-construction Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course and ThistleDown Racino, formerly known as Thistledown.
VLT Purse Percentages? Take Your Pick in Ohio
It appears rather than having one percentage for the amount of revenue that goes to purses from video lottery terminals, Ohio could have a different number for each of its seven racetracks.
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Ohio Tracks, Horsemen Close to VLT Agreements
With a deadline fast approaching, Ohio racetracks and horsemen's groups indicated Dec. 19 they are close to having definite deals on the percentage of video lottery terminal revenue that will go to purses.
Clock Ticks on VLT Revenue Deals in Ohio
Time is running out for Ohio racetracks and horsemen's groups to agree on the percentage of video lottery terminal revenue that will go to purses and breed development programs.
Most Racing Dates Still Not Approved in Ohio
Racing dates for five tracks will remain undecided until at least Nov. 21, the date of the next Ohio State Racing Commission meeting.
Ohio Horsemen, Tracks Still Working on Dates
The Ohio State Racing Commission was unable to act on 2014 racing dates at its Sept. 24 meeting, but a horsemen's representative said negotiations on dates are progressing.
New River Downs, Others Apply for Ohio Dates
River Downs, demolished earlier this year to make way for an integrated racing and gaming facility, plans to open in early May in 2014 and race through September, according to a request for racing dates.
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Title Contender Scores Ohio Derby Knock-Out
Title Contender broke through for his first stakes win in the Ohio Derby when he defeated a field of six challengers in the grade III affair at Thistledown July 27.
Title Contender Gets His Shot in Ohio Derby
Seven 3-year-olds, all in search of their first graded stakes victory, are signed on for the $100,000 Ohio Derby (gr. III) July 27, the signature race at Thistledown.
Ohio VLT Revenue Agreement Remains Stalled
The lack of an agreement on a revenue split from video lottery terminals continues to keep the signal from ThistleDown Racino from being exported outside of Ohio.
Midwest-Based Houghton Posts Win 5,000
Veteran jockey T.D. Houghton registered the 5,000th win of his career May 4 when he guided 3-5 favorite Mambo Galliano, owned by Shane Spiess, to a 6 1/2-length victory in a $4,000 claiming race at Thistledown.
Safety Alliance to Release Updated Standards
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance will soon release its 2013 code of standards and expects to re-accredit 16 racetracks this year.
In Ohio, Transition Brings Complications
As the first Thoroughbred track in Ohio prepares to open its video lottery terminal facility, purses are up. But some longtime horsemen in the state are on a waiting list for stalls.
OH Racetrack Developers Put Through Ringer
Companies that plan to construct new racetrack gaming facilities in Ohio have been summoned to appear before the Ohio State Racing Commission for a third time March 27.
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