Jay Wolf’s top Little Brown Jug contenders

Delaware, OH – For the next five weeks, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 harness racing horses eligible for the 79th edition of the $800,000 (est.) Little Brown Jug to be contested on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles

Week #1 – August 6, 2024

1. Legendary Hanover (1:46.2; $854,669)

Owners: Eric Good (MD), West Wins Stable (FL) & Mark Dumain (NY)

Sire: Huntsville

Trainer: Anthony Beaton

Driver: James MacDonald

2. Nijinsky (1:47.3; $764,015)

Owners: West Wins Stable (FL), John D. Fielding (ON) & Mark Dumain (NY)

Sire: Bettor’s Delight

Trainer: Anthony Beaton

Driver: Louis Roy

3. Captain Albano (1:49.2f; $779,195)

Owners: Patricia Stable  (NY), L. A. Express Stable (PA), Sjoblom Racing (FL) & Michael E Dolan (FL)

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Trainer: Noel Daley

Driver: Todd McCarthy

4. Captain’s Quarters (1: 49.1s; $659,091)

Owner: Rich Stiles (MI)

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Trainer: Herbert Holland

Driver: Jody Jamieson

5. Howlenthehills (1:50.1s; $305,231)

Owner: Symmetry Stables (NY)

Sire: American Ideal

Trainer: Travis Alexander

Driver: Matt Kakaley

6. Mirage Hanover (1:49.0; $318,868)

Owner: Marvin Rounick (PA)

Sire: Bettor’s Delight

Trainer: Jake Leamon

Driver: Tim Tetrick

7. Storm Shadow (1:50.4s; $437,986)

Owners: R G McGroup (NB), Serge A. Savard (QC), Mac T. Nichol (ON) & Bolton Stables (FL)

Sire: Bettor’s Delight

Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore

Drivers: Bob McClure

8. Sweet Beach Life (1:50.4f; $192,732)

Owner: A Sweet Beach Life Stable (NY)

Sire: Sweet Lou

Trainer: Travis Alexander

Driver: Matt Kakaley

9. Wish You Well (1:49.1f; $330,385)

Owner: Kovach Stables (DE)

Sire: Bettor’s Wish

Trainer: R Nifty Norman

Driver: David Miller

10. Captain Luke (1:49.3; $460,524)

Owners: Robert J. Leblanc (NY), Pryde Stables (ON), Bradley J. Grant (ON) & Steven Head (MD)

Sire: Captaintreacherous

Trainer: Tony Alagna

Driver: Scott Zeron

Upcoming Events

August 7                Indiana State Fair                                             Horseman Stake

August 8                 Yonkers Raceway                                             New York Sire Stakes Leg

August 9                 MGM Northfield Park                                     Carl Milstein Memorial

August 12              The Red Mile                                                   Kentucky Sire Stake Leg

August 16              Woodbine Mohawk Park                               Ontario Sire Stake Gold Leg

August 17              Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs                Max Hempt Memorials

August 18              Tioga Downs                                                      New York Sire Stake Leg

Supplement Information

Any three-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 79th Little Brown Jug may, with a payment of $45,000, supplement to the 2024 Little Brown Jug. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, September 16, 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