Hunka Hunka recorded his fourth Buckeye Stallion Series victory of the season while The Ebony Dragon and Stoke The Fire scored their third as the Delaware County Fair hosted four $20,000 divisions of the fifth leg of the BSS for freshman colt pacers in the 22-race card Wednesday (Sept. 17) on Jugette Day, the fourth day of its five-day meet in Delaware, Ohio.
OHHA’s Speaker Series to Feature Handicapping Session and Little Brown Jug Legends on Thursday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will kick off the final day of “Five Days in Delaware” on Thursday morning (Sept. 18), with the Speaker Series featuring a handicapping session followed by a conversation with Little Brown Jug legends.
Hoof Beats: A Day of Firsts
When he captured the 1988 edition of the Little Brown Jug, B J Scoot became the first Ohio-bred horse to win the second jewel of pacing’s Triple Crown. It was also the first Jug victory for Hall of Fame driver Mike Lachance.
Palone Takes Standardbred Split on Jugette Undercard
When harness racing legend Dave Palone makes a rare appearance on the Grand Circuit, it’s worth paying attention, and on Wednesday (Sept. 17) at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, the reason was clear.
Roger Huston hands the reins to Jason Settlemoir
Fans watching the 55th edition of the Jugette Wednesday afternoon at the Delaware County Fair may have noticed that the Hall of Fame announcer Roger Huston was not on the call for the 3-year-old filly pacing classic and that was by design.
Rodeo Drive Deo wins 55th Jugette
Rodeo Drive Deo and driver David Miller won the 55th edition of the Jugette, for 3-year-old female pacers, capturing the $280,000 final by 4-1/2 lengths in 1:50.1 on Wednesday at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. Odds On Chesapeake finished second, followed by Rose and Odds On Hialeah.
Deep field set for Mohawk Million showdown
The Grade 1 Mohawk Million is set for its sixth edition this Saturday (Sept. 20) with what on paper is the deepest field the race has ever seen.
Cumberland Run set to open
The 2025 Cumberland Run meet will begin Saturday, Oct. 11, and continue through Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Breakfast Television at Mohawk
Canadian morning show Breakfast Television will be visiting Woodbine Mohawk Park for two live segments on Thursday (Sept. 18) ahead of Saturday’s Mohawk Million night.
Yo Tillie takes No. 1 spot in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Kentucky Sire Stakes Championship Series winner Yo Tillie took over the No. 1 spot in the Week 14 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday while MGM Yonkers International Trot winner Lexus Kody vaulted into the Top 10.