Thistledown Starts 2020 Season June 4

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JACK Thistledown Racino kicks off its 2020 racing season June 4, continuing through October 21. Thistledown will feature an eight race card Monday-Thursdays, with first post at 12:50 p.m. ET. The season will include select Saturday racing, including the 86th running of the Ohio Derby June 27 and the Best of Ohio series August 8. The GIII Ohio Derby will be part of the “Road to Kentucky Derby.” Points to the top four finishers will be worth 20-8-4-2.

“We are thrilled to have JACK Thistledown Racino's historic Ohio Derby become a part of the Road To The Kentucky Derby,” said Angela Matthews, general manager of JACK Thistledown Racino. “As the only graded race in the state of Ohio, we have always been proud of the talent it draws and are excited to know this year's performance will lead competitors to a chance of running in the world renown Kentucky Derby. We look forward to cheering on the Ohio Derby and all our races during an exciting summer of horse racing at JACK Thistledown Racino.”

To view Thistledown's complete racing schedule, visit www.jackentertainment.com/thistledown/racing.

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