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by Brett Sturman – Harness Racing Update (July 21, 2023) When it was announced this week that the purse was expected to be raised to $1 million for this year’s Little Brown Jug in September, I was reminded of a scene in the film, Seabiscuit. The idea was for a non-Eastern track to offer the… Continue reading Expected $1 million purse could be a game changer for Little Brown Jug

The 78th pacing classic to be held on September 21stOfficials of the Little Brown Jug are pleased to announce that the expected purse of the 2023 Little Brown Jug (Thursday, September 21) will be $1,000,000.“We are extremely excited to announce this purse increase,” said Tom Wright, president of the Little Brown Jug Society. “We have… Continue reading The 2023 Little Brown Jug is expecting a $1,000,000 purse

The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is offering one Ohio based journalism student the opportunity to participate in the Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop from August 2 – 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The college or grad student will be learning through writing and editing sessions, tours and reporting… Continue reading The Ohio Chapter of the USHWA is offering a scholarship to the Hirt Journalism Workshop

Delaware, OH — Owners are reminded that the yearling nomination payments for the Delaware (OH) Grand Circuit events for foals of 2022 (to be raced in 2025) are due May 15. Also due are the nomination payments for the Standardbreds (2-year-old events) for foals of 2022 and to be raced in 2024. The nomination fees… Continue reading Delaware, Ohio, Grand Circuit yearling nomination reminder

The Ohio stallion subscription for their 2022 foals to compete in the Ohio Breeders Championship as 2-year-olds in 2024 and 3-year-olds in 2025 is due April 15, 2023. For the last 38 years, the Ohio Breeder’s Championships, raced during the Grand Circuit meet at the Delaware County Fair, have become an important series on the… Continue reading Ohio Stallion Owners are Reminded of the OBC Stallion Subscription Due April 15

Dan Patch Award Winners Headline Jug and Jugette Eligible Lists105 sophomore pacers remain eligible for 78th JugThe 2022 Dan Patch Award winning Stockade Seelster and the Breeders Crown champion Ammo lead a group of 105 colts and geldings that remain eligible for this year’s 78th edition of the Little Brown Jug.Stockade Seelster won eight of… Continue reading Dan Patch Award Winners Headline Jug and Jugette Eligible Lists

DELAWARE, OHIO—Two-year-old sustaining payments for the 79th edition of the Little Brown Jug, the 54th Jugette, the 72nd Old Oaken Bucket (3-year-old open trot) and the 72nd Buckette (3-year-old filly trot) are due March 15. These payments are for foals of 2021 and will be raced in 2024. 2-year-olds not nominated in the May 15,… Continue reading Delaware (OH) Payments Due March 15th

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Officials with the Little Brown Jug expect the purse for the 78th edition of the pacing classic to be a record and may approach $1 Million. The record Jug purse was $677,000 won by Wiggle It Jiggleit in 2015. “It has been our goal and mission to bring the purse to the $1 million mark,”… Continue reading Record Purse Expected for the 78th Little Brown Jug

The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association will hand out its annual awards at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association banquet on Saturday, January 14 at the Polaris Hilton Hotel in Columbus.The Ohio Chapter will honor the connections of Downbytheseaside as the recipient of the Winner’s Circle Award for outstanding achievement during the… Continue reading The Ohio Chapter of USHWA to Hand Out Awards