For the next two weeks Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director, will rank the top 10 eligibles for the Little Brown Jug presented by Fazoli’s.
1. Mcwicked
Owner: S S G Stables (NY)
Trainer: Casie Coleman
Driver: David Miller
Won a $99,990 leg of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes at the Meadows (8/29) in 1:48.3.
2. Hes Watching
Owner: Menary Racing (ONT), Brad Gray (ONT), Michael Guerriero (ONT) & Muscara Racing (PA)
Trainer: David Menary
Driver: Tim Tetrick
He was upset by Lyonssomewhere by a half length in the $437,325 Can Pace Final (9/1).
3. Somewhere In L A
Owner: J & T Silva Stables (NY), Deo Volente Farms (NJ) & TLP Stable (NJ)
Trainer: Robert McIntosh and Jimmy Takter
Driver: Brett Miller/Tim Tetrick
Finished second to Mcwicked by a nose in the leg of the PA Sire Stake (8/29).
4. Sometimes Said
Owner: Fashion Farms (PA)
Trainer: Jim Campbell
Driver: John Campbell/David Miller
The son of Well Said won a $99,990 leg of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes at the Meadows (8/29) in 1:50.
5. Lyonssomewhere
Owners: Geoffrey Lyons Mound (ONT)
Trainer: Jimmy Takter
Driver: Yannick Gingras/Jimmy Takter
He now becomes Jug eligible with his win in the $427,325 Cane Pace Final. His owner must now commit to the $45,000 supplemental entry fee.
6. Limelight Beach
Owners: Burke Racing Stable LLC (PA), Weaver Bruscemi LLC (PA), M1 Stable (PA) and Wingfield Brothers (OH)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Drivers: Yannick Gingras and Matt Kakaley
He finished third by a neck to Mcwicked in the PA Sire Stake (8/29).
7. At Press Time
Owners: Burke Racing Stable LLC (PA) and Weaver Bruscemi LLC (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Driver: Matt Kakaley and Yannick Gingras
Finished fifth to Mcwicked in the PASS at the Meadows (8/29).
8. Cammikey
Owner: Cam Land LLC (PA)
Trainer: William Zendt
Driver: Brian Zendt
The son of Somebeachsomewhere was fourth to Sometimes Said in the PA Sire Stake (8/29).
9. On Golden Ponder
Owners: Robert McIntosh Stable (ONT), C S X Stable (OH) and Michael Kohler (MI)
Trainer: Robert McIntosh
Drivers: John Campbell
The world record holder as a freshman last season sweep the legs and $175,000 final of the Kentucky Sire Stakes at The Red Mile (8/31).
10. Beat The Drum
Owner: Bender Sweden Inc (FL)
Trainer: Staffan Lind
Driver: Ron Pierce
He was parked the entire mile in the Cane Pace Final (9/1) fading to seventh.
This week’s expert ranking is courtesy of Hall of Fame track announcer Roger Huston. “The Voice” has called every LBJ since 1967.
1. Mcwicked
2. Hes Watching
3. Lyonssomewhere
4. Somewhere In L A
5. Limelight Beach
6. Sometimes Said
7. Lets Drink On It
8. Cammikey
9. At Press Time
10. Mattamerican
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