Cleveland Darby Won Ohio Triple Crown
The pacer secured the Ohio Breeders Championship title to complete a historic sweep of state races.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Equestrian
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Cleveland Darby captured the Ohio Breeders Championship on September 20, 2026, officially completing an Ohio Triple Crown sweep. The colt finished the freshman pacer division with a time of 1:53.2.
Why it matters
The victory solidifies Cleveland Darby as the premier freshman pacer in the state after previously winning the Ohio State Fair and Ohio Sires Stakes Final. This win cements a dominant season for the horse across Ohio's most prestigious racing circuit.
Cleveland Darby claimed victory in a field competing for a total purse of $143,300. Other winners included Rose Run Zane, who finished in 1:51.4, and Dancin Miki, who secured his division with a time of 1:57.
The players
Cleveland Darby
This pacer is an elite horse that successfully completed the Ohio Triple Crown sweep this season.
Rose Run Zane
This horse won the Ohio Breeders Championship for Aged Pacers during the Delaware County Fair event.
The details
Page steered Cleveland Darby off the rail during the final eighth of the mile to pace alongside Tempting Flames for the win. Rose Run Zane controlled the fractions of :26.4, :55.3, and 1:23.3 to secure his own victory.
Timeline
September 20, 2026: The Ohio Breeders Championship races took place.
September 21, 2026: Racing continues with a scheduled 20-race card.
Season Trajectory
The completion of the Ohio Triple Crown establishes Cleveland Darby as the standard-bearer for the current pacing season. This performance effectively separates the horse from his divisional peers, altering the competitive hierarchy as the local racing schedule progresses.
The victory awards Cleveland Darby the championship title and the associated share of the $143,300 purse. Bettors and industry followers should note the horse's consistent performance throughout the season, which has now peaked with this triple-event sweep.
The takeaway
Cleveland Darby's sweep highlights the importance of consistent performance across a horse's freshman season. Investors and fans should monitor these regional champions as they often move on to compete in national-level pacing circuits.
What happens next
Racing action at the Delaware County Fair will continue on Monday, September 21, 2026, with a full 20-race card.
Further reading
For more on competitive horse racing in the state, see the Equestrian section.
More information
View the full results and schedules on the complementary program pages.
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