Sustaining payments for the sophomore pacing classics Little Brown Jug and Jugette are due February 15. These payments are for foals of 2010.

Sustaining payments are also due February 15 for the Old Oaken Bucket (three-year-old open trot) and the Buckette (three-year-old filly trot). Also, nominations for the Winbak Farm Pace for four-year-olds and up, the Delaware Open Series and the Ohio Breeders Championships are due February 15.

The estimated purse for the 2013 Little Brown Jug is $550,000 and the estimated purse for the Jugette is $300,000. The Little Brown Jug, Old Oaken Bucket and Winbak Farm Pace will be raced Thursday, September 19 and the Jugette and Buckette on Wednesday, September 18.

The 2013 Delaware Grand Circuit meet opens Sunday, September 15 and will continue Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There will be no racing on Monday, September 16.

“This is a very exciting time to race in the Buckeye State,” noted Tom Wright, Director of Racing of the Delaware County Fair. “The implementation of the video lottery terminals have greatly changed the racing landscape in Ohio. The excitement has been contagious with increased breeding, new stallions, larger purses and greater fan excitement. We are looking forward to a great 2013 meet.”

Make checks payable and send all entries to: The Delaware County Fair, Tom Wright, P.O. Box 1560, Powell, OH 43065.

For the latest news, information and nomination forms, please visit the Little Brown Jug website.

February 15 Sustaining Fees:
Little Brown Jug No. 68 (Three-Year Old Open Pace) $750
Jugette No. 43 (Three-Year Old Filly Pace) $500
Old Oaken Bucket No. 46 (Three-Year Old Open Trot) $500
Buckette No. 46 (Three-Year Old Filly Trot) $400

February 15 Nomination Fees:
Winbak Pace (four-Year Old and Up Open Pace) $500
Delaware Open Pace (Two & Three-Year Olds) $100
Ohio Breeders Championships (Ohio Bred Two & Three-Year Olds) $200

(Little Brown Jug)