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pcmark15 on November 4, 2026, 9:38 PM
Ohio is getting a new Governor and that may have an impact on horse racing.
Every year there are budget hearings regarding the funding of horse racing in Ohio and every year there is a contingent of lobbyists trying to block funding. Outgoing Governor DeWine has always supported horse racing during his terms but that may change with a new Governor from across the aisle. One of the biggest sticking points is about how much taxpayer funding leaves the state, especially when it comes to the Sires Stakes program.
It's way to early to try and predict how this will play out but I wouldn't be surprised to see funding start being reduced with the next round of budget hearings.
Ohio is getting a new Governor and that may have an impact on horse racing.
Every year there are budget hearings regarding the funding of horse racing in Ohio and every year there is a contingent of lobbyists trying to block funding. Outgoing Governor DeWine has always supported horse racing during his terms but that may change with a new Governor from across the aisle. One of the biggest sticking points is about how much taxpayer funding leaves the state, especially when it comes to the Sires Stakes program.
It's way to early to try and predict how this will play out but I wouldn't be surprised to see funding start being reduced with the next round of budget hearings.
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