Chris Tully Named 2026 Tom White Media Award Winner The Little Brown Jug and the Delaware County Fair have selected veteran photographer, publicist, and lifelong Standardbred advocate Chris Tully as the recipient of the 2026 Tom White Media Award. Tully’s roots in harness racing are deep and extensive. The son of Harness Racing Hall of… Continue reading Chris Tully Named 2026 Tom White Media Award Winner
Just a reminder that any three-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) may, with a payment of $45,000, supplement to the 2026 Little Brown Jug. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, September 21, 2026… Continue reading Jug & Jugette Supplemental Entry Reminder
James Kent “Chip” Hastings, a long-time employee of the United States Trotting Association (USTA) and member of the Little Brown Jug Society, will be honored as the 2026 Joseph Neville Memorial Award recipient by the Little Brown Jug and the Delaware County Fair. Hastings, who was born in Columbus, Ohio, was employed by the USTA… Continue reading The 2026 Neville Award to James “Chip” Hastings
Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)Week #5 (of 6) – September 9, 2026By Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity DirectorThe Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026 Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,325,092)Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)Trainer: Andrew Harris Driver: Dexter Dunn Melillo (1:48.2f; $1,033,274)Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason… Continue reading Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) Week #5 (of 6)
Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)Week #4 (of 6) – September 2, 2026By Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity DirectorThe Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026 Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,285,092)Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)Trainer: Andrew Harris Driver: Dexter Dunn Melillo (1:48.4f; $883,274)Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason… Continue reading Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug Week #4 (of 6)
Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)Week #3 (of 6) – August 26, 2026By Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director The Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026 Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,285,092)Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)Trainer: Andrew Harris Driver: Dexter Dunn Melillo (1:48.4f; $801,722)Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA),… Continue reading Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)
Delaware, OH — Governor Mike DeWine has been selected as the 41st inductee into the prestigious Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame, an honor presented annually by the Delaware County Fair to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the historic pacing classic and the fairgrounds that host it. Raised in Yellow Springs, Ohio, Gov.… Continue reading Governor Mike DeWine Selected for Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame
Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)Week #2 (of 6) – August 19, 2026By Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director The Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026 Brandon Blvd (1:47.3;$1,135,092)Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)Trainer: Andrew Harris Driver: Dexter Dunn Al Papi (1:47.2f; $941,945)Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA),… Continue reading Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug – Week #2 (of 6)
Delaware County Fair Announces Stake Schedule Changes Delaware, OH — The Delaware (OH) County Fair has announced adjustments to two Buckeye Claiming Series races originally scheduled for the 2026 meet. The updated race dates and times are as follows: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – Post Time 1:00 PMBuckeye Claiming Series – 3-Year-Old Filly Pace (Event… Continue reading Delaware County Fair Announces Stake Schedule Changes
Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)Week #1 (of 6) – August 12, 2026By Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director The Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026 1. Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,135,092)Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)Trainer: Andrew Harris … Continue reading Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug – Week #1 (of 6)
