Redland Rocket Man and driver Jody Jamieson soared to victory in the 81st edition of the Little Brown Jug, for 3-year-old pacers, on Thursday (Sept. 24), capturing the event’s $550,000 Grade 1 final by 4-1/4 lengths in 1:49.4 at the Delaware County Fair. Melillo finished second and Al Papi was third.
Author: Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Ken Hanover travels to Hoosier looking for another sharp performance
Ken Hanover got back to his winning ways two weeks ago in the Jim Ewart Memorial and will look to maintain his momentum this Friday (Sept. 25) when he visits Harrah’s Hoosier Park to face nine rivals in the $175,000 Grade 2 Hoosier Park Pacing Derby as part of a stakes-laden card at the Indiana oval.
Woodbine Mohawk Park to begin search for next track announcer
Woodbine Entertainment on Thursday (Sept. 24) announced it has launched the search for the next track announcer at Woodbine Mohawk Park, inviting talented race callers to apply for the opportunity to become the new voice of Canada’s premier harness racing venue.
William Thomas Riddle, DVM, 74, dies
William Thomas Riddle, DVM, 74, husband of Margaret Alexander Riddle, passed away at home on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.
$3.2 million Massachusetts Breeder Stakes begin Monday at Plainridge Park
Plainridge Park is anxiously awaiting the return of the $3.2 million (est.) Massachusetts Breeder Stakes on Monday (Sept. 28) to welcome what could be the most talented group of Massachusetts-bred trotters and pacers ever to line up behind the gate at the speedy Ridge oval.
Batavia Downs announces Octoberfest Claiming Series
Batavia Downs has announced the dates of its 2026 Octoberfest Claiming Series.
Maine trotters frolic at Farmington
With the Maine Sire Stakes back on the Pine Tree State’s famed fair circuit, all four divisions of 2- and 3-year-old trotters found their way to the Farmington Fair on Wednesday (Sept. 23) for five $16,000-plus divisions of the diagonally gaited set.
Last call for Harrisburg Mixed Sale entries
The Standardbred Horse Sale’s Mixed Sale in Harrisburg, Pa., will be held on Thursday Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6. The sale is accepting entries until the close date of Oct. 2.
Kramp, DiCicco win GLADA’s Scandinavia Challenge races
The Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) hosted the Scandinavia Challenge on Wednesday (Sept. 23), with GLADA’s Joseph Kramp and Terry DiCicco scoring victories.
MaryEllen Collins dies
MaryEllen Collins, of Buxton, passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.