by T.J. Burkett, Executive Editor, Hoof Beats

Columbus, OH — Racing fans unable to make it to Delaware, Ohio, for the Little Brown Jug can still interact with the drivers, trainers and handicappers at the USTA Speakers Series from home.

On Wednesday (Sept. 21) and Thursday (Sept. 22), from 8-11 a.m., the USTA Speakers Series will bring together racing stars and racing fans for a “press-conference.” The series will be streamed live at the USTA Little Brown Jug mini-site.

Those watching live can ask the speakers questions by visiting the USTA Facebook Discussion page. Selected questions will be chosen and presented to the speakers. Here is the schedule of speakers:

Wednesday, Sept. 21 (First post is 11 a.m.)
8 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Handicapping the Jug card with Roger Huston, Sam McKee and Dave Bianconi
9 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Talking Jug with Ron Potter and David Miller, trainer and driver, respectively, of hometown favorite Big Bad John
10 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Learning the joys of racehorse ownership with Jessica Schroeder, USTA Outreach Coordinator

Thursday, Sept. 22 (First post is 11 a.m.)
8 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Training the best: A chat with trainer Jimmy Takter, who was recently elected to the Living Hall of Fame
9 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Talking Jug with Ed Hart and Ron Pierce, trainer and driver, respectively, of Jug favorite Roll With Joe
10 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Mr. Harness Racing: A chat with Hall of Fame driver John Campbell