Scioto Downs Racing
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Scioto Downs 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. It holds live racing in a season that typically starts in May and ends in September.
Scioto Downs 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 regularly hosts some of the most prestigious stakes events for both pacers and trotters. Among the events it hosts are:
- Charlie Hill Pace
- Steve Sugg Pace
- Tish Arledge Trot
- Jay Kaltenbach Trot
- Herb Coven Jr. Pace
- Ervin Samples Trot
- Dick Buxton Trot
- Capital City Pace
- Heart of Ohio Trot
Scioto Downs Facts
- Track Opened: 1959
- Speed Rating: 1:593
- Length of Homestretch: 539 feet
- Width of Homestretch: 90 feet
- Starters: 9
- Hubrail: No
- "Open" Stretch" Yes
- Grandstand Capacity: 10,000
- Clubhouse Capacity: 2,400
- Parking Capacity: 4,000
- Record Handle: $1,231,444 on September 7, 1996
- Record Attendance: 14,357 on April 26, 1986
Scioto Downs Records - Pacers
| Division / Category | Current Record Holder | Time | Date Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Age / All-Comers | Helium N | 1:46.4 | Sept 13, 2025 |
| 2-Year-Old Colts | Heartofrocknroll | 1:51.0 | Aug 19, 2023 |
| 2-Year-Old Fillies | Sea Silk | 1:51.3 | July 16, 2021 |
| 3-Year-Old Colts/Geldings | Bythemissal | 1:48.3 | July 23, 2022 |
| 3-Year-Old Fillies | Sylvia Hanover | 1:47.2 | July 20, 2024 |
| 4-Year-Old Mares | Skywalker Sea | 1:47.3 | May 15, 2026 |
| Aged Horses / Geldings | Helium N | 1:46.4 | Sept 13, 2025 |
| Aged Mares | Twin B Joe Fresh | 1:48.2 | Aug 17, 2024 |
Scioto Downs Records - Trotters
| Division / Category | Current Record Holder | Time | Date Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Age / All-Comers | Prince Of Honor | 1:50.2 | June 13, 2025 |
| 2-Year-Old Colts | Tennessee Tom | 1:54.0 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| 2-Year-Old Geldings | Ready Russell | 1:54.0 | Sept 1, 2025 |
| 2-Year-Old Fillies | R Melina | 1:53.1 | Sept 9, 2023 |
| 3-Year-Old Colts/Geldings | Big Ranger | 1:51.2 | May 25, 2026 |
| 3-Year-Old Fillies | Rose Run Yolanda | 1:53.0 | July 8, 2023 |
| Aged Horses / Geldings | No Nap Nash | 1:51.2 | May 15, 2026 |
| Aged Mares | Refined | 1:51.3 | Sept 3, 2022 |