The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and the Little Brown Jug Society have announced that all Ohio Sired foals registered by December 31, 2022 will have their yearling nomination to the Grand Circuit races at the Delaware County Fairgrounds paid.
The Grand Circuit races include the Little Brown Jug, the Jugette, the Old Oaken Bucket and the Buckette.
The goal is to make more Ohio-sired horses eligible for the races and to raise purses with the goal of a $ million purse for the Little Brown Jug.
“This announcement is a great opportunity for the Delaware County Fair and the horsemen and horsewomen of the state of Ohio. We are excited to see these Ohio foals compete and win on a national level,” noted Tom Wright, president of the Little Brown Jug Society. “A big thank you goes to the OHHA for their tireless promotion of our industry.”
“Over the years, there have been Ohio-sired horses not eligible for these prestigious races in their home state simply because they missed the yearling nomination payment,” said Renee Mancino, executive director of OHHA. “We are happy to finally bring horseman James Mulinix’s suggestion forward and provide a safety net for Ohio Sired horse owners and breeders on the yearling payment. We also anticipate a boost on the overall purse money offered in these races moving forward.”
The initial nomination payment for yearlings will be calculated as part of the support the OHHA provides to the Society for the races.
(Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association)