Ohio State Racing Committee Meeting

John Izzo attended the Ohio State Racing Committee Meeting on August 27, 2014.  All five Commissioners were present.  Officials were approved for Dayton Raceway, although they have yet to name all officials.  Scioto Downs cancelled racing on August 21 due to inclement weather and track conditions and will make it up on September 9.  The wagering pool manipulation at Thistledown was discussed, with the executive director assuring that the participants will not be allowed to use the same ADW again.  Another two million dollars from casino taxes were distributed.  Rule review was discussed and referenced the Rules Committee Meeting that was held last month.  Resolutions were passed to allow amendments to some rules and no changes to most.  Over one million dollars was released from the escrow account for purses on Super Night and Aged races at Dayton Raceway.  The OHHA and Northfield Park have not reached an agreement on VLT funds; neither has the HBPA and Belterra.  Chairman Schmitz stated he wanted to have circuit racing next year and did not want live days to overlap.  2015 live race dates will be discussed at a future meeting.  Additional money will be spent in the Thoroughbred Race Fund for overnights and for supplements.