When Ridge Warren heads to the races at the Delaware County Fair for his first time on Thursday (Sept. 24), he will get to enjoy one of the best seats in the house.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Loua Dipa wins Grade 1 Jugette
Loua Dipa and driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. moved to the lead approaching the :27.3 opening quarter and remained in front from there to win Wednesday’s (Sept. 23) $25,000 first heat of the Grade 1 Jugette, for 3-year-old female pacers, by a half-length in 1:53.3 at the Delaware County Fair.
No changes at the top of Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
The top five spots were unchanged in the Week 15 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday (Sept. 23), but there was shifting among the next five in the rankings.
Million-dollar showdown awaits in Mohawk Million
Woodbine Mohawk Park has assembled an all-star lineup of five Grade 1 races and C$3.7 million in total purses for Canada’s richest race card of the season this Saturday (Sept. 26).
Rankin sets another record in Northville Downs Open Trot
Rankin and driver David Lake added another track record to the 5-year-old gelding’s impressive resume Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 22), capturing the featured $14,000 Open Trot at Northville Downs at Barry Expo Center.
‘Vanna’ looks to get out from behind the 8 ball in Jugette
After putting up a $15,000 supplemental payment to get Vanna By The River into Wednesday’s (Sept. 23) $265,000 Grade 1 Jugette at the Delaware County Fair, longtime owner John Swider watched his filly draw post 8 – the least advantageous starting spot at the half-mile oval – for event’s first heat. And while disappointed, Swider and his wife, Elizabeth, are taking it in stride.
The Red Mile announces dates for 2027 Breeders Crown
The Red Mile, in partnership with the Hambletonian Society, announced Tuesday (Sept. 22) that the 2027 Breeders Crown finals will be held Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23, at the historic Lexington racetrack. Eliminations, as necessary, are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 16.
Lou’s Starr shines in Rosecroft track record
Lou’s Starr braved punishing early fractions en route to a dominating 1:49 performance in Monday’s (Sept. 21) $13,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway and pacing into the Capital Region harness racing venue’s record books.
OHHA announces Trackside Live guests for Sept. 23-24
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its “Five Days in Delaware” coverage on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 23-24) with its Trackside Live program featuring a bevy of special guests.
Field set for 81st Little Brown Jug
Graded stakes winners Al Papi, Fragment, Melillo, and Redland Rocket Man were among 11 3-year-old male pacers entered Monday (Sept. 21) for the 81st edition of the Little Brown Jug, which will be held Thursday (Sept. 24) at the Delaware County Fair.