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Road To The Jug Week #1
This is the first of six updates highlighting the top contenders for the Little Brown Jug on September 20.
Road To The Little Brown Jug
Week #1 – August 7, 2007
By Jay Wolf – Asst. Publicity Director of the Little Brown Jug
1. Southwind Lynx (b, c, - Real Artist – Luxury Class
Owners: K and R Racing (DE) and Teague Inc. (DE)
Trainer: George Teague, Jr.
Driver: Tim Tetrick
Last Week: Won a division of the Oliver Wendell Holmes at the Meadowlands in a lifetime best 1:48 3/5. Next up is the $420,125 Adios Pace on August 11.
2. Always A Virgin (br, c, - Western Ideal – Neverhaditneverwill)
Owners: Bluewood Stable (NJ), Roll The Dice Stable (DE) and Val D’or Farms (NJ)
Trainer: Joe Holloway
Driver: Brian Sears
Last Week: Won the first $121,000 Oliver Wendell Holmes division in 1:49 1/5.
3. Tell All (b, c, - Real Desire – Have No Secrets)
Owner: My Desire Stable (KY)
Trainer: Blair Burgess
Driver: Jody Jamieson
Last Week: Finished a solid third just 2 lengths behind Southwind Lynx in the Oliver Wendell Holmes. His last quarter was timed in :26 3/5.
4. Kinetic Yankee (b, h, - Western Ideal – Kikin Up Dirt)
Owners: Brittany Farms (KY), Fred Mansoor (ONT), Martha Frank (NJ) and Island View Partners (KY)
Trainer: Ervin Miller
Driver: Andy Miller
Last Week: Finished second to Always A Virgin the Oliver Wendell Holmes. His fourth straight second place finish.
5. Artriverderci (b, c, - Western Ideal – Roman Art)
Owner: Glenview Livestock (ONT)
Trainer: Bruce Saunders
Driver: John Campbell
Last Week: Finishes third in the OWH after setting the early fractions. Has just one win in 2007, but has earnings of nearly $575,000.
6. Southwind Tempo (br, f, - Bettor’s Delight – Tsunami Hanover)
Owners: Alton Lynch (DE) and Wayne Chrebet (NJ)
Trainer: Steve Elliott
Driver: Tim Tetrick
Last Week: An upset in the $320,000 Mistletoe Shalee snapped a 10 race win streak. She may become the first filly to test the boys since Fan Hanover (1981).
7. Domination Hanover (b, c, - Camluck – Debras Charm)
Owners: Clay Horner (ONT) and Scott Horner (ONT)
Trainer: James “Friday” Dean
Driver: Mark MacDonald
Last Week: Won the $41,698 Gold Elimination for the Ontario Sire Stakes at Mohawk in 1:52 1/5. Next up is the $130,000 (Can) Gold Final.
8. Yankee Skyscaper (b, c, - Artiscape - Skyfire)
Owner: Yankee Skyscaper Partners (KY)
Trainer: Chris Ryder
Driver: George Brennan
Last Week: Won a qualifier at the Meadowlands on August 2 in 1:51 3/5.
9. Spin Rate (b, c, - Allamerican Ingot – Life’s Ticket)
Owners: Joseph Petrera (NY) and Robert Pucila (NY)
Trainer: Kelly O’Donnell
Driver: Ron Pierce
Last Week: Finished fifth in the OWH. Already has 15 starts in 2007.
10. Won The West (b, g, - Western Hanover – Gabrielle)
Owners: Stollin Stable (OH), William Robinson (OH) and James Koehler (OH)
Trainer: Mickey Burke
Driver: Greg Grismore/Dave Palone
Last Week: Was nosed out in the $24,058 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes at The Meadows. Has eleven wins in 2007.
Upcoming Events:
August 11 $420,000 Adios Pace (The Meadows)
August 12 $130,000 Ontario Sire Stakes Gold Final (Mohawk)
August 12 $60,000 Ohio Sire Stakes (Scioto Downs)
August 13 $50,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes (The Red Mile)
For more information please contact:
Tom White
Publicity Director
(859) 223-9288
Jay Wolf
Asst. Publicity Director
(740) 369-0271