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Over at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Ohio, you’ll find the harness racing track known as Lebanon Raceway. In addition to hosting events throughout the year, the track hosts live racing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Each and every day of the week, the track provides simulcasting from harness, Thoroughbred, and quarter horse tracks located all throughout North America across the continent. It is also the location of the Warren County Fair, which takes place annually during the third week of July and is an annual event.
Lebanon Raceway History
Why not check out Lebanon Raceway if you’re visiting Ohio and want something fun to do instead of the typical tourist attractions? This half-mile racetrack, which is located in Lebanon, Ohio, hosts live harness racing from September through May. Harness racing mixes the excitement of live action racing with gorgeous horses and the rush of betting, but at a little slower speed than thoroughbred racing.
Since its founding in 1948, the Lebanon Raceway has grown to be a reputable track in the harness racing world. There are eight standing start positions on the track, and the homestretch is 461 feet long. Due to the final stretch’s 64-foot width, a lot can happen in the final few seconds of the race, giving viewers a chance to watch their favorite horses contending for first place all the way to the finish. There is generally plenty of space for spectators because the grandstand can hold up to 3,000 people. On April 8, 1967, however, when up to 5,295 fans showed up to enjoy the races, this was not the case. The harness race was a big social event back then, and harness racing was a playground for the rich. Even if most raceways and racetracks have relatively declining attendance these days, this does not indicate that fans are no longer drawn to the races. Even now, thousands of spectators swarm the grandstands to take in the thrill and excitement of the majority of the main races. Additionally, there is sufficient parking for 2,600 cars, so finding a spot to park is usually not too difficult for visitors.
43 horses and two persons perished when a racetrack barn caught fire on December 5, 2009. According to the authorities, the two deceased individuals were males who worked as harness racing trainers at the racetrack. Although the source of the fire is unknown, only the firefighters’ actions stopped it from spreading to other nearby structures. The Ohio State Fire Marshal stated that there was no indication of criminal intent, but the reason was unknown. A contributing element to the fire’s quick spread is the barn’s age and architecture.
Thirty-five horses perished in another carnival barn fire in 1988.
A joint venture of Churchill Downs Inc. and Delaware North Companies agreed in March 2012 to purchase Lebanon Raceway from the Nixon and Carlo families for $60 million, with the intention of transferring its license to a new $215 million racino that would be constructed between Cincinnati and Dayton. This came about after Governor John Kasich approved video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks in 2011. December 2012 saw the completion of the transaction.
Even now, the Lebanon Raceway continues to hold a variety of exciting races, and many times, horses will launch their racing careers here. Notable horses to have competed here are Expensive Flight, Indian Fever, and Golly Too. Now, all three have records. A number of drivers and trainers, including Sam Noble III, Jeff Fout, John Perrin, Jeff Brewer, and Jack and James Dailey, have all made appearances at the track. When you visit Lebanon Raceway, you might be fortunate enough to witness a future champion in action.
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