Jujubee is leading a fairy-tale life

At 3h03, on August 3, 2023 • By Nick Salvi, for The Meadowlands

One of the most intriguing, enigmatic horses of the past few seasons has been the 2021 Dan Patch Trotter of the Year Jujubee. The now 5-year-old returns to The Meadowlands, site of two of his greatest victories, to compete with eight talented older trotters in the $278,000 John Cashman Memorial on Hambletonian Day.

Jujubee’s story is truly a Horatio Alger-like tale, depicting the rewards one may reap from hard work and persistence. His racing career is one from which humbler beginnings would be difficult to fathom.

As the say in the fairy tales…Once Upon A Time…

Read the story.

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