Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 horses eligible for the 81st edition of the Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) leading up to the Grand Circuit stakes race to be contested on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles
Week #3 – Aug. 26, 2026

(All earnings reported are in USD)

1. Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,285,092)
Owner: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)
Trainer: Andrew Harris
Last Driver: Dexter Dunn

2. Melillo (1:48.4f; $801,722)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason Melillo (OH), Weaver Bruscemi LLC (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.

3. Al Papi (1:47.2f; $979,945)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable LLC (PA), J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby (FL), Larry Karr (FL) & Weaver Bruscemi LLC (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Driver: Yannick Gingras

4. Beau Jangles (1:48.3s; $1,423,390)
Owners: Graham Grace Stables (VA), Kiwi Stables LLC (MD) & Bolton Stables (FL)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Last Driver: Todd McCarthy

5. Sweet Lovin Lou (1:47.3; $463,812)
Owner: Lagace Stables (ON), Edwin Buehler (NY), Big Al’s Stable (ON) & Brittany Farms Micki Rae (KY)
Trainer: Daniel Lagace
Last Driver: Tim Tetrick

6. Fragment (1:49.3f; $900,406)
Engblom Farm LLC (NJ), Douglas Sipple (DE) & Peaceful Acre Farm (PA)  
Trainer: Per Engblom
Last Driver: Yannick Gingras

7. Frantic Hanover (1:49.1f; $607,724)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Brad Grant (ON), Knox Services, Inc. (OH) & Weaver Bruscemi LLC (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Tim Tetrick

8. Hunting Glory (1:51.4f; $204,334)
Owner: Royal Wire Products Inc. (OH)
Trainer: Robert Cleary
Last Driver: Ridge Warren

9. Superchamp Hanover (1:49.1f; $167,261)
Owners: Joe P Racing LLC (FL), Fiddler's Creek Stables LLC (FL) & Alexander Racing Stable LLC (FL)
Trainer: Travis Alexander
Last Driver: Matt Kakaley

10. Watch Em Win (1:51.2f; $304,798)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable LLC (PA), Knox Services Inc. (OH), Phillip Collura (PA) & Weaver Bruscemi LLC (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.

Upcoming Events 

Aug. 29 - Eldorado Scioto Downs - Ohio Sires Stakes

Aug. 29 - The Meadows - Pennsylvania Sire Stakes

Aug. 30 - Tioga Downs - Empire Breeders

Aug. 30 - The Red Mile - Kentucky Sire Stakes

Aug. 30 - Woodbine Mohawk Park - Ontario Sires Stakes Gold

Sept. 4 - The Meadowlands - New Jersey Classic Elimination

Sept. 6 - Harrah’s Philadelphia - Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Final

Sept. 8 - The Red Mile - Kentucky Sire Stakes

Supplement Information

Any three-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 81st Little Brown Jug may, with a payment of $45,000 USD, supplement to the event. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Ticket Information

Ticket information is available at LittleBrownJug.com/admission or by calling toll free 1-(800) DEL-FAIR.

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