by Jay Wolf, assistant publicity director, The Little Brown Jug

Delaware, OH — Each week the Little Brown Jug will rank the Top 10 eligibles for the 63rd edition of the Triple Crown race on Thursday, September 18.

Week #3 – August 19, 2008

#1 (Last Week #1) – Somebeachsomewhere
Owners: Schooner Stables (NS)
Trainer: Brent MacGrath
Driver: Paul MacDonell
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $2,247,606; 1:48.3
He swept the $463,420 Confederation Cup at Flamboro Downs with the second heat in a world record time of 1:49.2. The SBSW connections want the all-age record at Lexington. The Delaware fans want to see greatness. How about racing in the Jug and during the second week at Lexington?

#2 (Last Week #3) – Badlands Nitro
Owners: John Celii (PA) and Teague Inc. (DE)
Trainer: George Teague
Driver: Brian Sears
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $1,280,892; 1:50f
Won the $500,000 Battle of the Brandywine at Harrah’s Chester in 1:50.2. Became the morning line favorite in the second LBJ Future Wager at 4-1.

#3 (Last Week #2) – Shadow Play
Owners: Ian Moore (PEI), R.G. McGroup Ltd. (NB) and Serge Savard (PQ)
Trainer: Ian Moore
Driver: David Miller
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $358,667; 1:48.2f
Won his Confederation Cup elim and then drew post eight for the final. Forced to go the long mile and finished fifth in the final.

#4 (Last Week #5) – Mystery Chase
Owners: Arlene and Jules Siegel (PA)
Trainer: Jim Campbell
Driver: Dave Palone, Brian Sears
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $283,583; 1:49.2
Rallied from last at the three-quarter pole to take the place spot in the $500,000 Battle of the Brandywine, just two lengths behind Badlands Nitro.

#5 (Last Week #8) – Dali
Owners: Uncirculated Stable (ONT)
Trainer: Duane Marfisi
Driver: Ron Pierce, John Campbell
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $741,015; 1:50.2
Was near the lead for the entire Battle of the Brandywine before finishing third.

#6 (Last Week #6) – Major General
Owners: Brittany Farms (KY) and Reality Stable (KY)
Trainer: Ervin Miller
Driver: Andy Miller
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $174,050; 1:51.1
Was beaten by only a half-length in the $200,000 Battle of the Brandywine Consolation I in 1:51.

#7 (Last Week #7) – Lis Deo
Owners: Classic Photo Stable (IL), MJG Racing Stable (NJ), Hill View Enterprises (NJ) and Louis Willinger (KY)
Trainer: Ervin Miller
Driver: Tim Tetrick
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $188,693; 1:50.2
Was edged at the wire in the $100,000 Battle of the Brandywine Consolation II. Has been first or second in all five seasonal starts.

#8 (Last Week NR) – Santanna Blue Chip
Owners: Carl Jamieson (ONT), 1140545 Ontario Ltd. (ONT), Jeffrey Gillis (ONT) and George Arthur Stable (ONT)
Trainer: Carl Jamieson
Driver: Jody Jamieson
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $1,417,315; 1:51.1
Received two good trips in the Confederation Cup after a month off. Jody looks to repeat in the LBJ, this time for his father, Carl.

#9 (Last Week #10) – Beeeyouuuuuu
Owners: Dale Walters (OH)
Trainer: William Walters
Driver: Brad Hanners
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $111,008; 1:50.1f
A well rested gelding, with only six seasonal starts. Next start should be the Ohio Sire Stakes leg on August 24.

#10 (Last Week NR) – Moon Beam
Owners: Howard Schneider (NY)
Trainer: Eric Abbatiello
Driver: Dave Palone, Brian Sears
Lifetime Earnings and Mark: $636,292; 1:51f
Coming off back to back wins, the latest being the $200,000 Battle of the Brandywine Consolation I from post eight.

Dropped Out: #4 Share The Delight; #9 Tiz A Masterpiece

Upcoming Events:
August 23 – $100,000 Cane Pace Eliminations (Fhld)