Cleveland Darby Dancin Miki Rose Run Zane Cleveland Darby Takes Ohio Triple Crown On Delaware’s Opening Day The opening day of the 2026 Delaware County Fair started on Sunday (Sept. 20) with steady rain showers and a dull track, but by mid-card the track was upgraded to ‘fast’ thanks to a brisk breeze and intermittent… Continue reading Cleveland Darby Takes Ohio Triple Crown On Delaware’s Opening Day
The connections of Redland Rocket Man and Toast Of The Town have made the $45,000 supplemental payment and are now eligible for the 81st edition of the Little Brown Jug on Thursday, September 24 at the Delaware County Fair. Redland Rocket Man is the fastest sophomore pacer in North America this season thanks to his… Continue reading A Pair of Geldings Supplement Into the 81st Little Brown Jug
Marilyn Evans Fogle, a former parade marshal and outrider, will be honored as the 2026 Lady Pace honoree by the Delaware County Fair. Ms. Fogle was the parade marshal and outrider at the Delaware County Fair and the Little Brown Jug from 1957 to 1979, riding Silver Tomahawk Jr., a grey she raised from a… Continue reading Marilyn Evans Fogle is 2026 Lady Pace Honoree
The Our Three Sons Stable has paid the $15,000 supplement to add Vanna By The River to the 56th edition of the Jugette, to be contested Wednesday, September 23 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. Vanna By The River enters the Jugette in sharp form, fresh off a runner‑up finish in the $300,000 Ohio Sire Stakes… Continue reading Vanna By The River Supplements into the Jugette
Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)Week #6 (Final Week) – September 15, 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; $1,325,092)Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)Trainer: Andrew Harris Driver: Dexter Dunn Melillo (1:48.2f; $1,033,274)Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA),… Continue reading Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) – Final Week – September 15, 2026
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)
