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 #2 – Aug. 19, 2026
(All earnings reported are in USD)
1. Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,135,092)
Owner: Punisher 11 Stable LLC (NJ)
Trainer: Andrew Harris
Last Driver: Dexter Dunn
2. Al Papi (1:47.2f; $941,945)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby (FL), Larry Karr (FL) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Yannick Gingras
3. Beau Jangles (1:48.3s; $1,423,390)
Owners: Graham Grace Stables (VA), Kiwi Stables (MD) & Bolton Stables (FL)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Last Driver: Todd McCarthy
4. Melillo (1:48.4f; $801,722)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason Melillo (OH), Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.
5. Fragment (1:49.3f; $900,406)
Owners: Engblom Farm (NJ), Douglas Sipple (DE) & Peaceful Acre Farm (PA)
Trainer: Per Engblom
Last Driver: Yannick Gingras
6. Sweet Lovin Lou (1:47.3; $463,812)
Owners: Lagace Stables (ON), Edwin Buhler (NY), Big Al’s Stables (ON) & Brittany Farms Micki Rae (KY)
Trainer: Daniel Lagace
Last Driver: Tim Tetrick
7. Frantic Hanover (1:49.1f; $607,724)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Brad Grant (ON), Knox Services, Inc. (OH) & Weaver Bruscemi (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. No Waitlist (1:50s; $174,948)
Owner: Tim Dickieson (ON)
Trainer: Blake MacIntosh
Last Driver: Austin Sorrie
10. Hunt Off The Press (1:52.1s; $353,116)
Owner: Blue Chip Bloodstock Inc. (NY)
Trainer: Jared Bako
Last Driver: Doug McNair
Upcoming Events
Aug. 21 - Harrah’s Hoosier Park - Indiana Sire Stakes
Aug. 22 - Batavia Downs - New York Sire Stakes
Aug. 22 - Pocono Downs at Mohegan - Max C. Hempt Memorial (Grade 2)
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 Sire Stakes Gold
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 Little Brown Jug. 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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