Jay Wolf’s top Little Brown Jug contenders

Delaware, OH –Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf provides his final 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.

Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles

Week #6 – September 9, 2025

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)

Sire: Sweet Lou

Trainer: Ron Burke

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.

2. (Last Week #2) Prince Hal Hanover (1:48.1f; $973,595)

Owners: Prince Hal Hanover Stable (ON)

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore

Driver: Todd McCarthy

3. (Last Week #4) Crack Shot (1:50.2s; $374,618)

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

Sire: Bettor’s Delight

Trainer: Gregg McNair

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)

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Trainer: Nancy Takter

Driver: Dexter Dunn

5. (Last Week #8) Papi’s Pistol (1:48s; $403,032)

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

Sire: Papi Rob Hanover

Trainer: Sam De Pinto

Driver: Jason Bartlett and David Miller

6. (Last Week #6) Fallout (1:48.4; $ 653,580)

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

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Trainer: Tony Alagna

Driver: Tim Tetrick

7. (Last Week #5) Papi’s Rocket (1:50.4f; $377,524)

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

8. (Last Week #7) Thirsty Thursday (1:50.4f; $405,179)

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

Sire: Huntsville

Trainer: Hunter Oakes

Driver: Tyler Buter

9. (Last Week NR) Ayeaye Captain Deo (1:49.2s; $208,108)

Owner: Gino Toscani (ON)

Trainer: Garry Merner, Jr.

Driver: James MacDonald and Todd McCarthy

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)

Sire: (Betterthancheddar)

Trainer: Blake MacIntosh

Driver: Billy Davis, Jr.

Upcoming Events

September 12      Harrah’s Hoosier Park                                     Hoosier Cup Final

September 13      Little Brown Jug Supplemental Entries Due

September 14      The Red Mile                                                      Kentucky Sire Stakes Final

September 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, 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.

Ticket Information

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

by Jay Wolf, for the Little Brown Jug