Thistledown Racetrack

Thistledown presents an eight-race card today featuring a mix of claiming races and allowance events on the dirt surface. The track continues its racing schedule following recent safety concerns and surface improvements that led to temporary suspensions in late July. Racing officials have been working closely with the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Authority to ensure track conditions meet safety standards.

Thistledown presents an eight-race card on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, featuring a mix of claiming races, maiden events, and allowance competitions. The card includes purses ranging from $20,800 to $34,000, with races scheduled from approximately 5:50 PM through 9:20 PM Eastern Time.

Thistledown Racetrack presents a full schedule of live racing today, August 14, 2025, highlighted by the $100,000 Cleveland Kindergarten Stakes for two-year-old Ohio State-breds at six furlongs. Expected weather is warm, with a forecasted high of 27°C and seasonally mild winds. The main track is rated fast, and all races remain on the dirt. Notable entries, trainers, and jockeys are discussed in detail in the stakes feature and claiming events.

 Thistledown Racetrack hosts a full Monday card under typical summer conditions, with five scheduled races and a variety of locally prominent trainers and jockeys in action. The card is highlighted by competitive allowance and claiming races. Below is a comprehensive overview of today’s racing, including weather expectations, top racing personalities, in-depth individual race analysis, and informed picks for bettors.