Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 horses eligible for the 80th edition of the Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) leading up to the Grand Circuit stakes race to be contested on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles
Week #3 – Aug. 19, 2025

(All earnings reported are in USD)

1. (Last Week #2) Louprint (1:47.1s; $1,187,071)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Phillip Collura (PA) & Lawrence Karr (NJ)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.

2. (Last Week #1) Prince Hal Hanover (1:48.1f; $868,954)
Owner: Prince Hal Hanover Stable (ON)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Last Driver: Todd McCarthy

3. (Last Week #3) Captain Optimistic (1:48.1; $714,728)
Owners: 3 Brothers Stables (NY), Marvin Katz (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)
Trainer: Nancy Takter
Last Driver: James MacDonald

4. (Last Week #8) Crack Shot (1:50.2s; $320,428)
Owners: Gregg McNair (ON), Dale Hunter (ON), Frank Brundle (ON) & George Kerr (ON)
Trainer: Gregg McNair
Last Driver: Doug McNair

5. (Last Week #4) Papis Rocket (1:50.4f; $355,411)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Knox Services (OH) & Slaughter Racing Stable (KY)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Yannick Gingras

6. (Last Week #9) Fallout (1:48.4; $647,180)
Owners: Robert LeBlanc (NY), Pryde Stables (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)
Trainer: Tony Alagna
Last Driver: Tim Tetrick

7. (Last Week #6) Papis Pistol (1:48s; $327,532)
Owners: Shannon DePinto (NJ), Chris Arvanitis (NJ), Anthony Perretti (NJ) & Brad Shackman (AB)
Trainer: Sam De Pinto
Last Driver: David Miller

8. (Last Week #7) Thirsty Thursday (1:50.4f; $300,637)
Owners: Flying A Racing Stable (PA) & Chuck Pompey (PA) 
Trainer: Hunter Oakes
Last Driver: Dexter Dunn

9. (Last Week #NR) Snack Attack (1:50.4f; $194,697)
Owners: Philip Steinberg (FL), Joe Sbrocco (OH) & JAF Racing (NY)
Trainer: Joe Bongiorno
Last Driver: Jason Bartlett

10. (Last Week #NR) Makes Sense (1:50.3f; $121,982)
Owners: Let It Ride Stables (FL), Celtic Racing (NJ) & Carl Howard (OH) 
Trainer: Robert Cleary
Last Driver: James MacDonald

Upcoming Events

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Aug. 24 - Tioga Downs - Empire Breeders Classic
Aug. 24 - The Red Mile - Kentucky Sire Stakes
Aug. 27 - MGM Northfield Park - Ohio Sire Stakes
Aug. 30 - Hollywood Casino at The Meadows - Pennsylvania Sire Stakes
Aug. 30 - Woodbine Mohawk Park - Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series
Sept. 2 - The Red Mile - Kentucky Sire Stakes

Supplement Information

Any three-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 80th Little Brown Jug may, with a payment of $45,000 USD, supplement to the 2025 Little Brown Jug. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, Sept. 15 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)