Scioto Downs

Scioto Downs race track is a harness racing track in Columbus, Ohio. It is located a half-mile south of the Columbus city limits at Route 23.

For more than 40 years, thrilling harness racing events have been held at this distinguished track. Many of the sport's human and equine superstars have competed at Scioto Downs race track. It holds live racing in a season that typically starts in May and ends in September.

Scioto Downs race track has a 5/8 mile track that many racers have attested as having a near-perfect racing surface. Observers have also pointed out that banking is such that speeds will be impressive for fans and fun for racers.

Scioto Downs race track regularly hosts some of the most prestigious stakes events for both pacers and trotters. Among the events it hosts are:

• Charlie Hill Pace	• Jay Kaltenbach Trot	• Dick Buxton Trot
• Steve Sugg Pace	• Herb Coven Jr. Pace	• Capital City Pace
• Tish Arledge Trot	• Ervin Samples Trot	• Heart of Ohio Trot

Scioto Downs Race Track Facts

• Track Opened	:	1959
• Speed Rating	:	1:593
• Length of Homestretch	:	539'
• Width of Homestretch	:	90
• Starters	:	9
• Hubrail?	:	No
• "Open" Stretch?	:	Yes
• Grandstand Capacity	:	10,000
• Clubhouse Capacity	:	2,400
• Parking Capacity	:	4,000

Record Business

• Handle	:	$1,231,444 on September 7, 1996
• Attendance	:	14,357 on April 26, 1986

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Scioto Downs Race Track Facts

Record Business

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