Delaware, OH – Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf provides his final ranking of the top 10 horses eligible for the 80th edition of the Grade 1 Little Brown Jug, to be contested on Thursday, Sept. 18.
Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles
Week #6 – Sept. 9, 2025
1. (Last Week #1) Louprint (1:47.1s; $1,366,712)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Phillip Collura (PA) & Lawrence Karr (NJ)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.
2. (Last Week #2) Prince Hal Hanover (1:48.1f; $973,595)
Owners: Prince Hal Hanover Stable (ON)
Trainer: Ian Moore
Driver: Todd McCarthy
3. (Last Week #4) Crack Shot (1:50.2s; $374,618)
Owners: Gregg McNair (ON), Dale Hunter (ON), Frank Brundle (ON) & George Kerr (ON)
Trainer: Gregg McNair
Driver: Doug McNair
4. (Last Week #3) Captain Optimistic (1:48.1; $757,428)
Owners: 3 Brothers Stables (NY), Marvin Katz (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)
Trainer: Nancy Takter
Driver: Dexter Dunn
5. (Last Week #8) Papi’s Pistol (1:48s; $403,032)
Owners: Shannon DePinto (NJ), Chris Arvanitis (NJ), Anthony Perretti (NJ) & Brad Shackman (AB)
Trainer: Sam DePinto
Driver: Jason Bartlett and David Miller
6. (Last Week #6) Fallout (1:48.4; $ 653,580)
Owners: Robert LeBlanc (NY), Pryde Stables (ON) & Caviart Farms (VA)
Trainer: Tony Alagna
Driver: Tim Tetrick
7. (Last Week #5) Papi’s Rocket (1:50.4f; $377,524)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Weaver Bruscemi (PA), Knox Services (OH) & Slaughter Racing Stable (KY)
Trainer: Ron Burke
Driver: Yannick Gingras
8. (Last Week #7) Thirsty Thursday (1:50.4f; $405,179)
Owners: Flying A Racing Stable (PA) & Chuck Pompey (PA)
Trainer: Hunter Oakes
Driver: Tyler Buter
9. (Last Week NR) Ayeaye Captain Deo (1:49.2s; $208,108)
Owner: Gino Toscani (ON)
Trainer: Garry Merner Jr.
Driver: James MacDonald and Todd McCarthy
10. (Last Week #9) Sterling Choice (1:50.4s; $308,492)
Owners: Ozzie MacKay (NB), Tammy Lynn MacKay (NB), Blake MacIntosh (ON) & Gilles Landry (NB)
Trainer: Blake MacIntosh
Driver: Billy Davis Jr.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 12 Harrah’s Hoosier Park Hoosier Cup Final
Sept. 13 Little Brown Jug Supplemental Entries Due
Sept. 14 The Red Mile Kentucky Sire Stakes Final
Sept. 15 Little Brown Jug Entries Due
Supplement Information
Any 3-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, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m.
Ticket Information
For ticket information, please visit LittleBrownJug.com/admission or call toll free 1-(800) DEL-FAIR.