Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf has provided his final rankings of the top 10 horses eligible for the 80th edition of the Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) to be contested on Thursday, Sept. 18.
Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles
Week #6 – Sept. 9, 2025
(All earnings reported are in USD)
1. (Last Week #1) Louprint (1:47.1s; $1,366,712)
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; $973,595)
Owner: Prince Hal Hanover Stable (ON)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Last Driver: Todd McCarthy
3. (Last Week #4) Crack Shot (1:50.2s; $374,618)
Owners: Gregg McNair (ON), Dale Hunter (ON), Frank Brundle (ON) & George Kerr (ON)
Trainer: Gregg McNair
Last Driver: Doug McNair
4. (Last Week #3) Captain Optimistic (1:48.1; $757,428)
Owners: 3 Brothers Stables (NY), Marvin Katz (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)
Trainer: Nancy Takter
Last Driver: Dexter Dunn
5. (Last Week #8) Papis Pistol (1:48s; $403,032)
Owners: Shannon DePinto (NJ), Chris Arvanitis (NJ), Anthony Perretti (NJ) & Brad Shackman (AB)
Trainer: Sam De Pinto
Last Driver: Jason Bartlett
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 #5) Papis Rocket (1:50.4f; $377,524)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Knox Services (OH) & Slaughter Racing Stable (KY)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Yannick Gingras
8. (Last Week #7) Thirsty Thursday (1:50.4f; $405,179)
Owners: Flying A Racing Stable (PA) & Chuck Pompey (PA)
Trainer: Hunter Oakes
Last Driver: Tyler Buter
9. (Last Week NR) Ayeaye Captain Deo (1:49.2s; $208,108)
Owner: Gino Toscani (ON)
Trainer: Garry Merner Jr.
Last Driver: James MacDonald
10. (Last Week #9) Sterling Choice (1:50.4s; $308,492)
Owners: Ozzie MacKay (NB), Tammy Lynn MacKay (NB), Blake MacIntosh (ON) & Gilles Landry (NB)
Trainer: Blake MacIntosh
Last Driver: Billy Davis Jr.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 12 - Harrah’s Hoosier Park - Hoosier Cup
Sept. 13 - Little Brown Jug Supplemental Entries Due
Sept. 14 - The Red Mile - Kentucky Sire Stakes Championship
Sept. 15 - Little Brown Jug Entries Due
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)