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 Horses race throughout the
year in Ohio.
There is thoroughbred racing in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus.
There are short quarter horse meeting in Cincinnati
and Columbus.
Harness tracks are located in Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo and Lebanon.
Harness racing also takes place at 70 county fairs from June through October.
An off-track betting facility is located in Sandusky. Approximately 20,000 people make
their living in the Buckeye
State's racing industry,
governed by the rules and regulations of the Ohio State Racing Commission.
Information about the commission, the state's racetracks and other aspects of
horse racing in Ohio
is available here.
The commission is dedicated to the protection,
preservation, and promotion of horse racing and its related industry
components. In that connection, the commission shall regulate pari-mutuel
wagering and the licensing of all industry participants in order to insure the
protection of the wagering public and the integrity of the sport. It
shall use its best efforts to promote horse racing and breeding to the citizens
of Ohio, and
cooperate with horse owners, trainers, breeders, other licensees, county fairs,
and commercial racetracks in order to accomplish these goals. The commission
strives to create an atmosphere where the wagering public would not need to be
protected and the sport maintains the highest level of integrity.
If
you should need help with a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER
(1-800-426-2537) or visit www.gamblersanonymous.org/.
Ohio State Racing Commission
77 South High St., 18th Floor, Columbus,
Ohio 43215-6108
(614) 466-2757 -- Fax (614) 466-1900
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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