It’s well-known as one of the three jewels in the Triple Crown of Harness Racing.

Post time for the 2019 edition of the Little Brown Jug will be Thursday at 11:30 AM at the Delaware County Fairgrounds racetrack. Run on what is considered the fastest half-mile track in the world, this is the premier pacing classic for 3 year olds.The first Little Brown Jug was run in 1946.  Ensign Hanover won that first race, claiming $35,358 in prize money. Some 27,000 people watched the inaugural race. The race is named for Little Brown Jug, a pacer, who won nine consecutive races and became a USTA Hall of Fame Immortal in 1975.

You can catch the action on Thursday via your radio or online through the Little Brown Jug Network — WQTT 1270-AM, 96.7 FM and WDLR 1550 AM and 92.9 FM. The broadcast will begin at 11:00 AM.

Sources: Wikipedia, Ohio History Central; Little Brown Jug

1808AM
Sign up here for 1808AM, our incredible weekday morning enewsletter, bringing you the latest Delaware County news -- for free!
You May Also Like

Planning Commission To Consider Plans For Historic Church Building

When the City of Delaware Planning Commission meets this Wednesday, they will…

School, VFW Expansions Lead Commission Agenda

Expansion plans for two buildings will be considered on Wednesday evening by…

Looking Back: Hayes Statue Unveiled; Delaware Celebrates

By 1808Delaware A new series begins today on 1808Delaware. From time to…

Trails And Treats Coming To Mingo Park

Special to 1808Delaware City of Delaware Parks and Recreation presents Trails and…