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Racing at Northfield Park

With over 200 nights of racing each year, Northfield Park delivers nonstop excitement and unbeatable wagering action. Featuring the sport’s best horses in the Ohio Sires Stakes, Battle of Lake Erie, Carl Milstein Memorial and the Courageous Lady there’s always something exciting to see at Northfield Park.

2026 Live Racing Schedule

Post Time – 6:00 PM (Eastern)

Printable Schedule

For more immediate results during live racing please click here to visit the USTA.

Simulcast Racing

Experience the thrill of all-breed horse racing at Northfield Park every day! Watch top tracks from across North America and Australia, with gates opening 30 minutes before the first simulcast post. Our expanded RaceBook offers flat-screen TVs, private seating, and a full bar, with free parking, admission, and private betting carrels every day. Racing action continues until around 11 PM—check the simulcast schedule for first post times!

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Trackside Lounge

Experience sports like never before at Trackside. From private lounges to theater-style seating in front of a 100” screen, this state-of-the-art sports bar features 36 flat-screen TVs, a full bar, and a tempting snack menu. Trackside brings every game, every play, and every wager to life in style and comfort.

Trackside keeps the excitement going whenever the track is open. The bar opens at 6 PM on live race nights and for special events, and self-serve wagering is available at all times, with live tellers on hand during races. Watch every major Ohio sporting event, from professional baseball, football, and basketball to college playoffs and championship games—plus full simulcast racing and thrilling stock car action.

Right next to the sports bar, the Trackside Patio offers outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade and weather protection. Watch the races unfold just feet away while enjoying the open air.

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Cedar Downs

The Only Off-Track Wagering Facility in Ohio. Proudly operated by the Northfield Park family, we sincerely thank you for choosing to wager with us.

1935 Cleveland Road (US Route 6) at the entrance to the Cedar Point Causeway

419-627-8573

We are located in the Rain WaterPark Complex, adjacent to Cedar Lanes, The Quality Inn and the Thirsty Pony Restaurant and Bar

Hours of Operation

Monday – Sunday: Noon – 11 PM

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Cedar Downs is proud to be located within the Thirsty Pony Restaurant and Sportsbook complex. We extend our thanks to the Sortino family and their outstanding team for helping make our transition seamless. Together, we’re here to ensure every visit to Cedar Downs is a great one.

Many guests already know Northfield Park, the premier harness racing destination located between Cleveland and Akron. As the owner and operator of Cedar Downs, Northfield Park oversees all pari-mutuel wagering at the facility, bringing decades of racing expertise to your OTB experience.

Enjoy an enhanced wagering experience with our private TV carrels, along with newly updated carpeting and seating designed for your comfort.

Be sure to sign up for the Cedar Downs Preferred Patron mailing list during your next visit to receive exclusive discounts and updates on upcoming promotions and events. Our Cedar Downs Players Club also offers rewards of up to 3% on your wagers. Enrollment is easy—just visit the mutuel windows, and one of our friendly clerks will be happy to assist you.

If you have any questions about racing or wagering, our knowledgeable mutuel clerks and OTB managers are always available to help make your visit both enjoyable and rewarding.