Each week the Little Brown Jug will rank the Top 10 eligibles for the 63rd edition of the Little Brown Jug on Thursday, September 18, 2008.
Here's the latest list as ranked by Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug assistant publicity director.
#1 (Last Week #1) - Somebeachsomewhere
Owner: Schooner Stables
Trainer: Brent MacGrath
Driver: Paul MacDonell
Lifetime Mark: 1:48.3
He swept the Confederation Cup at Flamboro Downs with the second heat in a World Record time of 1:49.2. The colt's connections want the all-age record in Lexington . The Delaware fans want to see greatness. How about racing in the Jug and during the second week at Lexington?
#2 (Last Week #3) - Badlands Nitro
Owners: John Celii and Teague Inc.
Trainer: George Teague
Driver: Brian Sears
Lifetime Mark: 1:50
Won the $500,000 Battle of Brandywine at Harrah's Chester in 1:50.2. Became the morning line favourite in the second LBJ Future Wager at 4 to 1.
#3 (Last Week #2) - Shadow Play
Owners: Dr. Ian Moore, R.G. McGroup Ltd. and Serge Savard
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Driver: David Miller
Lifetime Mark: 1:48.2
Won his Confederation Cup elim and then drew Post 8 for the final. Forced to go the long mile and finished fifth in the final.
#4 (Last Week #5) - Mystery Chase
Owners: Arlene and Jules Siegel
Trainer: Jim Campbell
Drivers: Dave Palone, Brian Sears
Lifetime Mark: 1:49.2
Rallied from last at the three-quarter pole to take the place spot in the $500,000 Battle of Brandywine, just two lengths behind Badlands Nitro.
#5 (Last Week #8) – Dali
Owner: Uncirculated Stable
Trainer: Duane Marfisi
Driver: Luc Ouellette
Lifetime Mark: 1:50.2
Was near the lead for the entire Battle of Brandywine finishing third.
#6 (Last Week #6) - Major General
Owners: Brittany Farms and Reality Stable
Trainer: Ervin Miller
Driver: Andy Miller
Lifetime Mark: 1:51.1
Was beaten by only a half length in the $200,000 Battle of Brandywine Consolation in 1:51 .
#7 (Last Week #7) - Lis Deo
Owners: Classic Photo Stable, MJG Racing Stable, Hill View Enterprises and Louis Willinger
Trainer: Ervin Miller
Driver: Tim Tetrick
Lifetime Mark: 1:50.2
Was edged at the wire in the $100,000 Battle of Brandywine Consolation. Has been first or second in all five seasonal starts.
#8 (Last Week NR) – Santanna Blue Chip
Owners: Carl Jamieson, 1140545 Ontario Ltd., Jeff Gillis and George Arthur Stable
Trainer: Carl Jamieson
Driver: Jody Jamieson
Lifetime Mark: 1:51.1
Received two good trips in the Confederation Cup after a month off. Jody looks to repeat in the LBJ, this time for his father, Carl.
#9 (Last Week #10) – Beeeyouuuuuu
Owner: Dale Walters
Trainer: William Walters
Driver: Brad Hanners
Lifetime Mark: 1:50.1
A well rested gelding, with only six seasonal starts. Next start should be the Ohio Sires Stakes Leg on August 24.
#10 (Last Week NR) – Moon Beam
Owner: Howard Schneider
Trainer: Eric Abbatiello
Drivers: Dave Palone, Brian Sears
Lifetime Mark: 1:51
Coming off back-to-back wins, the latest being the $200,000 Battle of Brandywine Consolation from Post 8.
Dropped Out:
#4 Share The Delight; #9 Tiz A Masterpiece