Jay Wolf’s top Little Brown Jug contenders

Delaware, OH – For the next four weeks, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 harness racing horses eligible for the 80th edition of the Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) to be contested on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

1. (Last Week #2) Louprint (1:47.1s; $1,187,071)

Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Phillip Collura (PA) & Lawrence Karr (NJ)

Trainer: Ron Burke

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.

2. (Last Week #1) Prince Hal Hanover (1:48.1f; $868,954)

Owners: Prince Hal Hanover Stable (ON)

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore

Driver: Todd McCarthy

3. (Last Week #3) Captain Optimistic (1:48.1; $714,728)

Owners: 3 Brothers Stables (NY), Marvin Katz (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Trainer: Nancy Takter

Driver: Dexter Dunn

4. (Last Week #8) Crack Shot (1:50.2s; $320,428)

Owner: Gregg McNair (ON), Dale Hunter (ON), Frank Brundle (ON) & George Kerr (ON)

Sire: Bettor’s Delight

Trainer: Gregg McNair

Driver: Doug McNair

5. (Last Week #4) Papi’s Rocket (1:50.4f; $355,411)

Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Knox Services (OH) & Slaughter Racing Stable (KY)

Sire: Papi Rob Hanover

Trainer: Ron Burke

Driver: Yannick Gingras

6. (Last Week #9) Fallout (1:48.4; $647,180)

Owners: Robert LeBlanc (NY), Pryde Stables (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Trainer: Tony Alagna

Driver: Tim Tetrick

7. (Last Week #6) Papi’s Pistol (1:48s; $327,532)

Owner: Shannon DePinto (NJ), Chris Arvanitis (NJ), Anthony Perretti (NJ) & Brad Shackman (AB)

Sire: Papi Rob Hanover

Trainer: Sam De Pinto

Driver: David Miller

8. (Last Week #7) Thirsty Thursday (1:50.4f; $300,637)

Owner: Flying A Racing Stable (PA) & Chuck Pompey (PA)

Sire: Huntsville

Trainer: Hunter Oakes

Driver: Tyler Buter

9. (Last Week #NR) Snack Attack (1:50.4f; $194,697)

Owners: Philip Steinberg (FL), Joe Sbrocco (OH)& JAF Racing (NY)

Sire: Stay Hungry

Trainer: Joe Bongorno

Driver: Jason Bartlett/Joe Bongorno

10. (Last Week #NR) Makes Sense (1:50.3f; $121,982)

Owners: Let It Rise Stable (FL), Celtic Racig (NJ) & Carl Howard (OH)

Sire: Papi Rob Hanover

Trainer: Robert Cleary

Drivers: James MacDonald

August 22              Harrah’s Hoosier Park                                     Indiana Sire Stakes Leg

August 24              Tioga Downs                                                      Empire Breeders

August 24              The Red Mile                                                      Kentucky Sire Stakes Leg

August 27              MGM Northfield Park                                     Ohio Sire Stakes Leg

August 30              Hollywood Casino at the Meadows          Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Leg

August 30              Woodbine Mohawk Park                              Ontario Sire Stakes Gold Leg

September 2        The Red Mile                                                      Kentucky Sire Stakes Leg

Any three-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 80th Little Brown Jug may, with a payment of $45,000, supplement to the 2025 Little Brown Jug. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, September 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

For ticket information, please visit LittleBrownJug.com/admission or call toll free 1-(800) DEL-FAIR.

by Jay Wolf, for the Little Brown Jug