Ontario trainer John Pentland said winning the Little Brown Jug was never on his bucket list. That’s not because he didn’t very much want to win it, just that it seemed so improbable he didn’t dare to dream that big.
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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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Wolf, Stambaugh featured on OHHA Trackside Live
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will kick off its Five Days in Delaware coverage on Sunday and Monday (Sept. 20-21) with its Trackside Live program featuring special guests Jay Wolf and Cooper Stambaugh.
Two supplement to 81st Little Brown Jug
The connections of Redland Rocket Man and Toast Of The Town have made the necessary supplemental payments of $45,000 to become eligible for the 81st edition of the Little Brown Jug, which will take place Thursday (Sept. 24) at the Delaware County Fair.
Countdown to liftoff for Redland Rocket Man
Until recently, Redland Rocket Man has flown slightly under the radar in the 3-year-old male pacing division. On Saturday (Sept. 12) night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, the John Pentland trainee guaranteed that he won’t be overlooked again, despite never having been the betting favorite in 12 starts this year.
Top eligibles for 81st Little Brown Jug (Week 6)
The Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) will be raced on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.