Dexter Dunn gave Warrawee Michelle a first-up trip after the half and tracked down leader Walspea (Yannick Gingras) late in the mile to take the $132,500 Ms. Versatility Final, presented by Allerage Farms, topping the undercard action on Thursday (Sept. 24) at the Delaware County Fair.
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Delaware County Fair hosts BSS for sophomore pacers
The Delaware County Fair hosted seven $20,000 divisions of the fifth leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore pacers — three for fillies and four for colts and geldings — as part of a 19-race card on the final day of its five-day meet in Delaware, Ohio, on Thursday (Sept. 24).
Redland Rocket Man jets to victory in 81st Little Brown Jug
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.
Delaware (Ohio) hosts fifth Buckeye Series leg for rookie pacers
The Delaware (Ohio) County Fair hosted three $20,000 fifth-leg divisions of the Buckeye Stallion Series for 2-year-old male pacers as part of a 21-race card on Wednesday (Sept. 23).
Jugette Day undercard highlights
Leading up to the Jugette, a number of undercard stakes graced the half-mile Delaware (Ohio) County Fair oval on Wednesday (Sept. 23).
Warren looking forward to first trip to Jug
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.
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.
Big Ranger and Tom Largo cruise in OBC Sophomore Colt Trot
Big Ranger (Tim Tetrick) and Tom Largo (Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.) used identical 1:55.3 efforts to capture divisions of the $122,050 (div.) Ohio Breeders Championship for 3-year-old colt trotters on Tuesday (Sept. 22) at the Delaware County Fair.
Delaware (Ohio) hosts fifth BSS leg for male trotters
The Delaware (Ohio) County Fair hosted seven $20,000 fifth-leg divisions of the Buckeye Stallion Series for male trotters — four for freshmen and three for sophomores — as part of a 21-race card on the third day of its five-day meet on Tuesday (Sept. 22).
‘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.