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, 2025.
Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles
Week #2 – Aug. 12, 2025
(All earnings reported are in USD)
1. (Last Week #2) Prince Hal Hanover (1:48.1f; $868,954)
Owner: Prince Hal Hanover Stable (ON)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Driver: Todd McCarthy
2. (Last Week #1) Louprint (1:47.1s; $1,187,071)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Phillip Collura (PA) & Lawrence Karr (NJ)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.
3. (Last Week #3) Captain Optimistic (1:48.1; $699,728)
Owners: 3 Brothers Stables (NY), Marvin Katz (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)
Trainer: Nancy Takter
Driver: Dexter Dunn
4. (Last Week #4) Papi’s Rocket (1:50.4f; $345,411)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Knox Services (OH) & Slaughter Racing Stable (KY)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Driver: Yannick Gingras
5. (Last Week #5) Lite Up The World (1:48.2s; $131,388)
Owners: Mac Nichol (ON) & Carol Nichol (ON)
Trainer: Tony Beaton
Drivers: James MacDonald
6. (Last Week #6) Papi’s Pistol (1:48s; $327,532)
Owners: Shannon DePinto (NJ), Chris Arvanitis (NJ), Anthony Perretti (NJ) & Brad Shackman (AB)
Trainer: Sam De Pinto
Driver: David Miller
7. (Last Week #7) Thirsty Thursday (1:50.4f; $300,637)
Owners: Flying A Racing Stable (PA) & Chuck Pompey (PA)
Trainer: Hunter Oakes
Driver: Tyler Buter
8. (Last Week #9) Crack Shot (1:50.2s; $320,428)
Owners: Gregg McNair (ON), Dale Hunter (ON), Frank Brundle (ON) & George Kerr (ON)
Trainer: Gregg McNair
Driver: Doug McNair
9. (Last Week #8) Fallout (1:48.4; $647,180)
Owners: Robert LeBlanc (NY), Pryde Stables (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)
Trainer: Tony Alagna
Driver: Tim Tetrick
10. (Last Week #10) Ayeaye Captain Deo (1:49.2s; $177,544)
Owner: Gino Toscani (ON)
Trainer: Garry Merner Jr.
Driver: Todd McCarthy
Upcoming Events
Aug. 16 - Woodbine Mohawk Park - Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series
Aug. 16 - Eldorado Scioto Downs - Ohio Sire Stakes
Aug. 16 - Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania - Max Hempt Memorials (Grade 2)
Aug. 17 - Tioga Downs - New York Sire Stakes
Aug. 22 - Harrah’s Hoosier Park - Indiana Sire Stakes
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
Supplement Information
Any three-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 80th Little Brown Jug may, with a payment of $45,000, supplement to the 2025 Little Brown Jug. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, September 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Ticket Information
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