by Jay Wolf, publicity director, the Little Brown Jug

Delaware, OH — Over the next few weeks, Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director, will be ranking the top 10 contenders for the 73rd edition of the pacing classic.

Top 10 Little Brown Jug Contenders
73rd Edition on Sept. 20, 2018
Week #1 – Aug. 8, 2018

1. Lather Up (1:48.1s; $574,465)
Owners: Gary & Barbara Iles (DE)
Trainer: Clyde Francis Driver: Montrell Teague

2. Courtly Choice (1:47.1; $528,546)
Owners: Hutt Racing Stable (PA), Mac and Heim Stables (ON), Daniel Plouffe (QC) and Touch Stone Farms (ON)
Trainer: Blake MacIntosh Drivers: James MacDonald/David Miller
*Is eligible to supplement into the Little Brown Jug for $45,000

3. Stay Hungry (1:47.3; $899,272)
Owners: Bradley Grant (ON) and Irwin Samelman (NV)
Trainer: Tony Alagna Driver: Doug McNair

4. Dorsoduro Hanover (1:49.4f; $575,603)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Silva Purnel & Libby (FL), Weaver Bruscemi (PA) and Wingfield Five (OH)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Matt Kakaley

5. American History (1:47; $245,749)
Owners: Brittany Farms (KY), Marvin Katz (ON) and American History Racing (KY)
Trainer: Tony Alagna Driver: Yannick Gingras

6. Nutcracker Sweet (1:50.2; $335,660)
Owners: Howard Taylor (PA), Order By Stable (SD) and Richard Lombardo (OH)
Trainer: Jimmy Takter Driver: Brian Sears

7. Hitman Hill (1:49.3f; $322,903)
Owners: Tom Hill (ON) and Northfork Racing Stable (PA)
Trainer: Chris Oakes Driver: Brett Miller

8. Done Well (1:51.2f; $303,657)
Owners: James Stambaugh (OH), Wingfield Brothers (OH), Milton Leeman (OH) and Alan Keith (OH)
Trainer: Brian Brown Drivers: Scott Zeron/Tim Tetrick

9. Babes Dig Me (Q1:52.3; $166,836)
Owners: Bradley Grant (ON), Joe Sbrocco (OH), Robert Leblanc (TX) and In The Gym Partners (KY)
Trainer: Tony Alagna Driver: Brett Miller

10. St Lads Neptune (1:50.3s; $188,059)
Owner: Jesmeral Stable (NY)
Trainer: Stephanie Jamieson Driver: Jody Jamieson

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