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 #5 – Sept. 2, 2025
(All earnings reported are in USD)
1. (Last Week #1) Louprint (1:47.1s; $1,216,712)
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 #2) Prince Hal Hanover (1:48.1f; $898,595)
Owner: Prince Hal Hanover Stable (ON)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Last Driver: Todd McCarthy
3. (Last Week #3) Captain Optimistic (1:48.1; $721,053)
Owners: 3 Brothers Stables (NY), Marvin Katz (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)
Trainer: Nancy Takter
Last Driver: Dexter Dunn
4. (Last Week #4) Crack Shot (1:50.2s; $345,796)
Owners: Gregg McNair (ON), Dale Hunter (ON), Frank Brundle (ON) & George Kerr (ON)
Trainer: Gregg McNair
Last Driver: Doug McNair
5. (Last Week #5) Papis Rocket (1:50.4f; $362,524)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Knox Services (OH) & Slaughter Racing Stable (KY)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.
6. (Last Week #6) Fallout (1:48.4; $653,580)
Owners: Robert LeBlanc (NY), Pryde Stables (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)
Trainer: Tony Alagna
Last Driver: Tim Tetrick
7. (Last Week #8) Thirsty Thursday (1:50.4f; $369,179)
Owners: Flying A Racing Stable (PA) & Chuck Pompey (PA)
Trainer: Hunter Oakes
Last Driver: Tyler Buter
8. (Last Week #7) Papis Pistol (1:48s; $330,282)
Owners: Shannon DePinto (NJ), Chris Arvanitis (NJ), Anthony Perretti (NJ) & Brad Shackman (AB)
Trainer: Sam DePinto
Last Driver: Jason Bartlett
9. (Last Week #NR) Sterling Choice (1:50.4s; $294,081)
Owners: Ozzie MacKay (NB), Tammy Lynn MacKay (NB), Blake MacIntosh (ON) & Gilles Landry (NB)
Trainer: Blake MacIntosh
Last Driver: Billy Davis Jr.
10. (Last Week #NR) Set Shot (1:50.3s; $119,875)
Owners: Mac and Carol Nichol (ON)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Last Driver: Bob McClure
Upcoming Events
Sept. 5 - The Meadowlands - New Jersey Classic
Sept. 5 - Harrah’s Hoosier Park - Hoosier Cup Eliminations
Sept. 6 - Batavia Downs - New York Sire Stakes Championship
Sept. 6 - Hollywood Casino at The Meadows - Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Championship
Sept. 6 - Eldorado Scioto Downs - Jug Preview
Sept. 6 - Woodbine Mohawk Park - Simcoe Stakes (Grade 3)
Sept. 12 - Harrah’s Hoosier Park - Hoosier Cup
Sept. 14 - The Red Mile - Kentucky Sire Stakes Championship
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)