The Delaware County Fairgrounds racetrack is a half-mile dirt racing oval for
harness racing
Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait (a trot or a pace). They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, or spider, or chariot occupied by a driver. In Europe, and less frequently in Austral ...
events in
Delaware, Ohio
Delaware is a city in and the county seat of Delaware County, Ohio, United States. Delaware was founded in 1808 and was incorporated in 1816. It is located near the center of Ohio, is about north of Columbus, and is part of the Columbus, Ohio ...
operated by the Delaware County Agricultural Society since 1946. The most important race run here is the
Little Brown Jug. The premier event in the United States for three-year-old
pacers, it is the third and final leg of the
Triple Crown of Harness Racing series.
Some of the other races contested at the Delaware County Fairgrounds racetrack are the
Little Brown Jugette, the Buckette 3YO Filly Trot, the Ohio Breeders Championship races, the Old Oaken Bucket, and the Ms Versatility Final.
References
Horse racing venues in Ohio
Sports venues completed in 1946
Buildings and structures in Delaware, Ohio
Tourist attractions in Delaware County, Ohio
Sports in Delaware County, Ohio
Harness racing venues in the United States
1946 establishments in Ohio
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