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 #5 – Sept. 9, 2026
(All earnings reported are in USD)
1. Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,325,092)
Owner: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)
Trainer: Andrew Harris
Last Driver: Dexter Dunn
2. Melillo (1:48.2f; $1,033,274)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason Melillo (OH), Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Last Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.
3. Beau Jangles (1:48.3s; $1,477,390)
Owners: Graham Grace Stables (VA), Kiwi Stables (MD) & Bolton Stables (FL)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Last Driver: James MacDonald
4. 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
5. Sweet Lovin Lou (1:47.3; $487,812)
Owners: Lagace Stables (ON), Edwin Buhler (NY), Big Al’s Stables (ON) & Brittany Farms Micki Rae (KY)
Trainer: Daniel Lagace
Last Driver: Scott Zeron
6. Fragment (1:49.3f; $948,695)
Owners: Engblom Farm (NJ), Douglas Sipple (DE) & Peaceful Acre Farm (PA)
Trainer: Petter Engblom
Last Driver: Jason Bartlett
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; $234,473)
Owner: Royal Wire Products Inc. (OH)
Trainer: Robert Cleary
Last Driver: Ridge Warren
9. Watch Em Win (1:51.2f; $304,798)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Knox Services Inc. (OH), Phillip Collura (PA) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.
10. Superchamp Hanover (1:49.1f; $180,911)
Owners: Joe P Racing (FL), Fiddler's Creek Stables (FL) & Alexander Racing Stables (FL)
Trainer: Travis Alexander
Last Driver: Matt Kakaley
Upcoming Events
Sept. 11 - The Meadowlands - New Jersey Classic Final
Sept. 12 - Eldorado Scioto Downs - Ohio Sire Stakes Final
Sept. 12 - Woodbine Mohawk Park - Simcoe Stakes (Gr. 3)
Sept. 12 - Yonkers Raceway - New York Sire Stakes Final
Sept. 18 - Harrah’s Hoosier Park - Hoosier Cup Final
Sept. 19 - Little Brown Jug Supplemental Entries Due
Sept. 20 - The Red Mile - Kentucky Sire Stakes Final
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 race. 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 can be found at LittleBrownJug.com/admission or by calling toll free 1-(800) DEL-FAIR.
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