Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf has provided his final rankings of the top 10 horses eligible for the 81st edition of the Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) to be contested on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles
Week #6 (Final Week) - Sept. 15, 2026

(All earnings reported are in USD)

1. Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,325,092)
Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)
Trainer: Andrew Harris
Last Driver: Dexter Dunn

2. Melillo (1:48.2f; $1,033,274)
Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason Melillo (OH), Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.

3. Sweet Lovin Lou (1:47.3; $512,967)
Owner: Lagace Stables (ON), Edwin Buehler (NY), Big Al’s Stable (OH) & Brittany Farms (KY)
Trainer: Daniel Lagace
Last Driver: Louis-Philippe Roy

4. Beau Jangles (1:48.3s; $1,489,486)
Owners: Graham Grace Stables (VA), Kiwi Stables (MD) & Bolton Stables (FL)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Last Driver: James MacDonald

5. Fragment (1:48.3f; $1,098,695)
Engblom Farm (NJ), Douglas Sipple (DE) & Peaceful Acre Farm (PA)  
Trainer: Per Engblom
Last Driver: Jason Bartlett

6. Al Papi (1:47.2f; $1,080,245)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby (FL), Larry Karr (FL) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Yannick Gingras

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

8. Hunting Glory (1:51.4f; $234,473)
Owner: Royal Wire Products (OH)
Trainer: Robert Cleary 
Last Driver: Ridge Warren

9. Superchamp Hanover (1:49.1f; $180,911)
Owners: Joe P Racing (FL), Fiddler's Creek Stables (FL) & Alexander Racing Stable (FL)
Trainer: Travis Alexander
Last Driver: Matt Kakaley

10. No Waitlist (1:50.0s; $182,778)
Owner: Tim Dickieson (ON)
Trainer: Blake MacIntosh
Last Driver: Doug McNair

Upcoming Events

Sept. 18 - Hoosier Cup at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Sept. 19 - Little Brown Jug Supplemental Entries Due
Sept. 20 - Kentucky Sire Stakes Championship at The Red Mile 

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 2026 Little Brown Jug. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.

Ticket Information

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

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