Beau Jangles locked in at top of Dave Little's Road to the 2026 Meadowlands Pace

Rank

Horse

(Earnings – Mark)

Driver, Trainer,

Owner(s)

Dave Little’s (and trainer’s) comments

1

Beau Jangles

($1,334,839 – 1:48.3)

B. McClure, Dr. I. Moore

Graham Grace Stables LLC,

Kiwi Stables LLC,

Bolton Stables

Cruised to a 2½-length score in the OnSS Gold over an off track in 1:50.3 racing for a third straight week. Time for a break before the N.A. Cup. Moore: “It was either go in the OnSS Gold or the Somebeachsomewhere. The weather last week was miserable, but sometimes, it’s good to get them a race in those conditions. everything is hunky-dory.”

Breeding: Cattlewash-Mrs Major Hill

Last Race: 5/23/2026 – Wbsb – Ontario Sire Stakes Gold – 1st (1:50.3)

2

Odds On Mr Mamba

($362,405 – 1:47.4)

D. Dunn, M. Wrenn

Odds On Racing

In his much-anticipated seasonal debut, crushed his Indiana Sire Stakes foes by 2¼ lengths in 1:49. Does that eliminate any stress? Wrenn: “I’m feeling much better. He did everything right. He was effortless. He will not race in the Somebeachsomewhere but will go next week in the N.A. Cup eliminations. This is how we mapped his season out.”

Breeding: Odds On Equuleus-Honky Tonk Woman

Last Race: 5/25/2026 – HoP – Indiana Sire Stakes – 1st (1:49)

3

Gentleman’s Club

($252,881 – 1:50.2)

A. McCarthy, A. Lambert

Anthony Licastro

Another nice effort in the Poconos has this one ready to rock and roll. Lambert: “I think it ended up being the quickest mile of the day. No shame in getting beat by Downbythewater. We are racing Saturday at The Meadowlands. Then the North America Cup. He’s good, sound and healthy.”

Breeding: Downbytheseaside-See You At Peelers

Last Race: 5/23/2026 – PcD – W4-7PM – 2^nd (1:51.1)

4

Brandon Blvd

($439,397 – 1:48.4)

J. Bartlett, A. Harris

Punisher 11 Stable LLC

He’s only had one start this year. Is there cause for concern? Harris: “I don’t mind it. We’re coming in as perfect as we want him to be. These horses only race 11 to 14 starts a year, you have to save them for the big dances.” Will be racing Saturday in the Somebeachsomewhere.

Breeding: Downbytheseaside-Alexis Faith

Last Race: 5/15/2026 – M1 – Qualifier – 1^st (1:50.3)

5

Melillo

($427,507 – 1:48.4)

T. Tetrick, R. Burke

Burke Racing Stable LLC,

Jason Melillo,

Weaver Bruscemi LLC

Powered clear of his foes by 3¼ lengths at Chester in a lifetime-best-equaling 1:48.4. Paced identical :27 quarters during the back half of the mile while on the point. Super impressive! Burke: “He was much better. My horses, they are all moving in the right direction. He’s been the one that’s been a little bit ahead of everybody. You’ll see him next in the N.A. Cup.”

Breeding: Sweet Lou-Rosemary Rose

Last Race: 5/24/2026 – Phl – Pennsylvania Sire Stakes – 1^st (1:48.4)

6

Bookie J

($355,868 – 1:50)

D. Dunn, C. Ryder

Ken Jacobs

Came back on in the slop to nail Azrael Blue Chip in a thriller of a New Jersey Sire Stakes final. The winner displayed two moves in his best effort of the year. Ryder: “That might have been a (1):48 mile on a nice evening. He’ll be taking a couple of weeks off, then might race in the Home Grown in 2 or 3 weeks. Things are working out better than I thought they would.”

Breeding: Perfect Sting-Skyy

Last Race: 5/23/2026 – M1 – New Jersey Sire Stakes final – 1^st (1:50.2)

7

Ubrute

($370,907 – 1:49.4)

Y. Gingras, R. Burke

Burke Racing Stable LLC,

Weaver Bruscemi LLC,

Hatfield Stables,

Phil Collura

Took last week off. Burke: “I expect to go a big qualifier with him Friday at The Meadowlands. I was thinking about the Somebeachsomewhere, but I don’t think three weeks in Canada is constructive at all. We’re not set up there, so that means he’d be shipping back and forth. It didn’t make sense for the horse or the barn. After qualifying, he’ll head to the N.A. Cup.”

Breeding: Tall Dark Stranger-Warrawee Ubeaut

Last Race: 5/16/2026 – PcD – Pennsylvania Stallion Series – 3^rd (1:51.2)

8

Al Papi

($415,980 – 1:48.1)

Y. Gingras, R. Burke

Burke Racing Stable LLC,

J&T Silva – Purnel & Libby,

Lawrence Karr,

Weaver Bruscemi LLC

Burst onto the scene off cover turning for home and finished a good third at Chester, finishing behind the leader and pocket-sitter. Burke: “He did what we wanted him to do. We have now raced him twice from off the pace and now he’s ready for the N.A. Cup eliminations.”

Breeding: Papi Rob Hanover-Baron Remy

Last Race: 5/24/2026 – Phl – Pennsylvania Sire Stakes – 3^rd (1:50.4)

9

Always B Charlie

($25,018 – 1:51)

S. Zeron, N. Takter

Upstart Racing

Bumped up to the Sire Stakes level and finished second to Another C Note, who is a perfect 7-for-7 this year. Takter: “That was just his third lifetime start, and I was really proud of his effort. Since he still qualifies for non-winners of 3, it won’t be a problem getting him a start or two before the Meadowlands Pace. I’ll get him in an overnight in a week or two.”

Breeding: Always B Miki-My Little Delight

Last Race: 5/24/2026 – Phl – Pennsylvania Sire Stakes – 2^nd (1:50.4)

10

Azrael Blue Chip

($147,030 – 1:51)

A. McCarthy, B. Odza

CT Stables LLC

Cracks the Top 10 off a big try in the NJSS final. Odza: “I wasn’t thrilled with him having to go first over. He’s still a green horse. I thought we were home free for a second, but we know Bookie J is a good horse. My horse came out of the race great so I’m looking forward to seeing him on a bigger stage, that’s why we are giving him a shot in the N.A. Cup.”

Breeding: Perfect Sting-Bathsheba

Last Race: 5/23/2026 – M1 – New Jersey Sire Stakes final – 2^nd (1:50.2)

Date

Stakes

Site

Winner

Trainer

Driver

2^nd Horse

3^rd Horse

Time

5/2

PaSS

Mea

Sneaky Squeaky

Another C Note

J. Bongiorno

R. Burke

T. Tetrick

R. Wrenn Jr.

MELILLO

Frantic Hanover

AL PAPI

Twin B Thriller

1:50.1

1:51.2

5/2

NJSS

M1

BOOKIE J

C. Ryder

D. Dunn

AZRAEL BLUE CHIP

Thisbeestings Deo

1:50

5/9

NJSS

M1

Sonofanutcracker

T. Cancelliere

D. Dunn

AZRAEL BLUE CHIP

ROCKNACIOUS

1:50

5/9

Pa All-Stars

PcD

Another C Note

Captain Apple

Treacherous Lou

Toast Of The Town

R. Burke

C. Ryder

R. Cleary

N. Daley

T. Buter

P. Ryder

T. Tetrick

T. McCarthy

Papi Rick

Southwind Spencer

Easy Breeze

Superchamp Hanover

Spunky Hanover

Really Bright

TALBOT ANDRETTI

Good Friday

1:52.2

1:54.1

1:53.4

1:52.2

5/9

Ontario SBOA elims

Wbsb

BEAU JANGLES

Borderline Mobby

Dr. I. Moore

D. Menary

B. McClure

J. MacDonald

Tilthecowscomehome

WINDOR

Mega Moves

Redland Rocket Man

1:51

1:50.4

5/16

Ontario SBOA final

Wbsb

BEAU JANGLES

Dr. I Moore

B. McClure

Borderline Mobby

WINDOR

1:49.3

5/16

PaSS

PcD

APOCALYPSEBLUECHIP

Sneaky Squeaky

Another C Note

J. Bongiorno

J. Bongiorno

T. Buter

J. Bongiorno

J. Bongiorno

R. Burke

Superchamp Hanover

Captain Apple

MELILLO

Southwind Spencer

Silent Investor

Papi Rick

1:50.3

1:51.1

1:50.4

5/23

NJSS final

M1

BOOKIE J

C. Ryder

D. Dunn

AZRAEL BLUE CHIP

Thisbeestings Deo

1:50.2

5/24

PaSS

Phl

MELILLO

Another C Note

Papi Rick

R. Burke

R. Burke

N. Daley

T. Tetrick

Y. Gingras

A. McCarthy

Easy Breeze

ALWAYS B CHARLIE

Sneaky Squeaky

TALBOT ANDRETTI

Thai Hanover

AL PAPI

1:48.4

1:50.3

1:50.3

5/30

Somebeachsomewhr

Wbsb

6/6

N.A. Cup elims

Wbsb

6/13

N.A. Cup finals

Wbsb

6/19

Messenger elims

YR

6/26

Messenger final

YR

7/4

Meadowlands Pace elims

M1

7/11

Meadowlands Pace final

M1