Breeders Crown 2026 · Eldorado Scioto Downs

The Event

Eldorado Scioto Downs hosts the 43rd Breeders Crown — harness racing’s world championships — on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026. More than $8 million in purses across 12 championship divisions, contested over the track’s five-eighths-mile oval. It’s the first time the complete Breeders Crown series comes to Ohio’s Showplace of Racing.

WhenOct 23–24Post 6:00 PM ET · both nights

WhereScioto Downs6000 South High St · Columbus, OH

Purses$8M12 championship divisions

FormatTwo Nights2YO finals Fri · 3YO, Mare & Open Sat

Weekend Happenings

Tue · Oct 20

Post-Position Draw & Press Conference
Pinnacle Golf Club, Grove City · Cocktails 4:30 · Dinner 5:30 · Draw 6:15 PM ET

Fri & Sat

Millionaires Row
Meet four past Breeders Crown stars behind the grandstand · 4:30–8 p.m. both nights

Fri · Oct 23

Charity Challenge Presentations
Check presentations to the four team charities on Night 1

Both Nights

Diamond Creek Winner’s Lounge
All winning connections are invited to celebrate

Post-Race

Post Race Receptions
Fri sponsored by the Ohio Standardbred Development Fund · Sat by Bimeda

Fri & Sat · 4:30–8 p.m. · Behind the grandstand

Millionaires Row

Four past Breeders Crown contenders greet fans both nights — 719 starts, 244 wins and $14.1 million between them. Free booklet with stats and photos of all four; Foiled Again plushies free for kids (one per child), $10 for adults with proceeds to New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.

The headliner

Foiled Again

22 years old · harness racing’s all-time money-leading Standardbred
Six Breeders Crowns: won in 2013, 2nd in 2010 & 2011, 3rd in 2012
Free Foiled Again plushies for kids (one per child) · $10 for adults, benefiting New Vocations

Also on Millionaires Row

Golden Receiver

$2.2 million earner · 2nd in the 2012 Breeders Crown

Mission Accepted

Breeders Crown contender 2019 & 2020 · stands at Winterwood Farm

Pinkman

2015 Hambletonian winner · 2014 Breeders Crown winner

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The ClubhouseDining

Premier trackside dining with panoramic views of the racing. Breeders Crown weekend: VIP Crown Club Dinner, Beer Tent & Box Seats, and reserved Patio Tables — reserved exclusively through OpenTable. Reserve early for both championship nights.

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Getting HereThe Track

Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs
6000 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43207

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Private PartiesGroups

Hosting a group for Breeders Crown weekend? The Clubhouse offers private facilities for your party.

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Where to Stay

Stay close to all the excitement at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Our preferred hotel partners offer comfortable, affordable stays just minutes from the track — with exclusive Breeders Crown rates and added amenities.

Hampton Inn & SuitesPartner

Columbus Scioto Downs