Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 horses eligible for the 79th edition of the $800,000 USD (est.) Little Brown Jug leading up to the Grand Circuit stakes race to be contested on Thursday, Sept. 19.
 
Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles
Week #1 – Aug. 6, 2024

(All earnings reported are in USD)
 
1. Legendary Hanover (1:46.2; $854,669)
Owners: Eric Good (MD), West Wins Stable (FL) & Mark Dumain (NY)
Trainer: Anthony Beaton
Driver: James MacDonald
 
2. Nijinsky (1:47.3; $764,015)
Owners: West Wins Stable (FL), John D. Fielding (ON) & Mark Dumain (NY)
Trainer: Anthony Beaton
Driver: Louis-Phillipe Roy
 
3. Captain Albano (1:49.2f; $779,195)
Owners: Patricia Stable  (NY), L. A. Express Stable (PA), Sjoblom Racing (FL) & Michael E Dolan (FL)
Trainer: Noel Daley
Driver: Todd McCarthy
 
4. Captains Quarters (1:49.1s; $659,091)
Owner: Rich Stiles (MI)
Trainer: Herbert Holland
Driver: Jody Jamieson
 
5. Howlenthehills (1:50.1s; $305,231)
Owner: Symmetry Stables (NY)
Trainer: Travis Alexander
Driver: Matt Kakaley
 
6. Mirage Hanover (1:49; $318,868)
Owner: Marvin Rounick (PA)
Trainer: Jake Leamon
Driver: Tim Tetrick
 
7. Storm Shadow (1:50.4s; $437,986)
Owners: R G McGroup (NB), Serge A. Savard (QC), Mac T. Nichol (ON) & Bolton Stables (FL) 
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Driver: Bob McClure
 
8. Sweet Beach Life (1:50.4f; $192,732)
Owner: A Sweet Beach Life Stable (NY)
Trainer: Travis Alexander
Driver: Matt Kakaley
 
9. Wish You Well (1:49.1f; $330,385)
Owner: Kovach Stables (DE)
Trainer: Richard 'Nifty' Norman
Driver: David Miller
 
10. Captain Luke (1:49.3; $460,524)
Owners: Robert J. Leblanc (NY), Pryde Stables (ON), Bradley J. Grant (ON) & Steven Head (MD)
Trainer: Tony Alagna
Driver: Scott Zeron
  
Upcoming Events

Aug. 7 - Indiana State Fair - Horseman Stakes
Aug. 8 - Yonkers Raceway - New York Sire Stakes leg
Aug. 10 - MGM Northfield Park - Carl Milstein Memorial
Aug. 12 - The Red Mile - Kentucky Sire Stakes leg
Aug. 16 - Woodbine Mohawk Park - Ontario Sires Stakes Gold leg
Aug. 17 - Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania - Max Hempt Memorial
Aug. 18 - Tioga Downs - New York Sire Stakes leg
 
Supplement Information

Any three-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 79th Little Brown Jug may, with a payment of $45,000 USD, supplement to the 2024 Little Brown Jug. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m.
 
Ticket Information

For ticket information, visit littlebrownjug.com/admission or call toll free 1-(800) DEL-FAIR.

(With files from Little Brown Jug)