Best Of Ohio Series Kicks Off Friday At Belterra Park Sponsored by:
Altissimo strides out to win 2019 Babst-Palacios Memorial under Christian Pilares.
The first of the Best of Ohio series is set to run on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Belterra Park. There will be five stakes worth a total of $500,000 showcasing the best in state-bred competition. The series will take place at all three Thoroughbred tracks in Ohio during the year to promote the Ohio racing and breeding program.
There are five races at different distances for registered Ohio-breds for males and females. The following nominations are targeting the races.
The Best of Ohio Babst/Palacious Memorial slated to run six furlongs for registered 3-year-olds. Nominated is former Ohio Horse of the Year and champion sprinter Altissimo from the Richard Zielinski barn, who has won over $834,534 in lifetime purses.