Top Jug Contenders, Week #3
Delaware, OH – For the next four weeks, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 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 #3 – August 19, 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Trainer: Robert Cleary
Drivers: James MacDonald
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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
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