Jay Wolf’s top Little Brown Jug contenders

Delaware, OH –Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf provides his rankings of the top 10 harness racing horses eligible for the 81st edition of the Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) to be contested on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

 

Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,325,092)    Sire: Downbytheseaside

Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)

Trainer: Andrew Harris                    Driver: Dexter Dunn

 

Melillo (1:48.2f; $1,033,274)      Sire: Sweet Lou

Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason Melillo (OH), Weaver Bruscemi (PA)

Trainer: Ron Burke                        Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.

 

Sweet Lovin Lou (1:47.3; $512,967)    Sire: Sweet Lou

Owner: Lagace Stables (ON), Edwin Buehler (NY), Big Al’s Stable (OH) & Brittany Farms (KY)

Trainer: Daniel Lagace                                                     Drivers: Scott Zeron/Tim Tetrick

 

Beau Jangles (1:48.3s; $1,489,486)          Sire: Cattlewash

Owners: Graham Grace Stables (VA), Kiwi Stables MD) & Bolton Stables (FL)

Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore                    Driver: James MacDonald

 

Fragment (1:48.3f; $1,098,695)   Sire: Huntsville

Engblom Farm (NJ), Douglas Sipple (DE) & Peaceful Acre Farm (PA)

Trainer: Per Engblom                      Drivers: Jason Bartlett/Yannick Gingras

 

Al Papi (1:47.2f; $1,080,245)      Sire: Papi Rob Hanover

Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby (FL), Larry Karr (FL) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)

Trainer: Ron Burke                        Driver: Yannick Gingras

 

Frantic Hanover (1:49.1f; $607,724)    Sire: Stay Hungry

Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Bradley Grant (ON), Knox Services, Inc. (OH) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)

Trainer: Ron Burke                        Driver: Tim Tetrick

 

Hunting Glory (1:51.4f; $234,473)           Sire: Huntsville

Owner: Royal Wire Products, Inc. (OH)

Trainer: Robert Cleary                    Driver: Ridge Warren

 

Superchamp Hanover (1:49.1f; $180,911)        Sire: Sweet Lou

Owners: Joe P Racing (FL), Fiddlers Creek Stables (FL) & Alexander Racing Stables (FL)

Trainer: Travis Alexander                       Driver: Matt Kakaley

 

No Waitlist (1:50.0s; $182,778)        Sire: Cattlewash

Owner: Tim J. Dickieson (ON)

Trainer: Blake MacIntosh                        Driver: Doug McNair

 

Upcoming Events

September 18      Harrah’s Hoosier Park         Hoosier Cup Final

September 19      Little Brown Jug Supplemental Entries Due

September 20      The Red Mile            Kentucky Sire Stakes Final

 

Supplement Information

Any three-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 81st Little Brown Jug may, with a payment of $45,000, supplement to the 2026 Little Brown Jug. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Ticket Information

For ticket information, please visit LittleBrownJug.com/admission or call toll free 1-(800) DEL-FAIR.

by Jay Wolf, for the Little Brown Jug