Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf continues to rank the top 10 horses eligible for the 78th edition of the $1 million Little Brown Jug leading up to the Thursday, Sept. 21 race.
In a special feature for 2023, there will be a pair of guest pickers during Weeks #4 and #5. This week, Brad Conrad, longtime track photographer at the Delaware County Fair, provided his look into the top 10.
Top 10 Little Brown Jug Eligibles
Week #5 – Sept. 5, 2023
1. Seven Colors (1:48.1h; $498,370) – Last Week #2
Owners: William A. Pollock (NJ), Bruce M. Areman (NJ) & Andrew S. Harris (NJ)
Trainer: Andrew Harris
Driver: Dexter Dunn
2. Its My Show (1:46.4; $813,465) – Last Week #1
Owner: Richard P. Young (FL) and Joanne Young (FL)
Trainer: Linda Toscano
Driver: Scott Zeron
3. Stockade Seelster (1:48.4s; $1,334,491) – Last Week #4
Owners: Sally A. MacDonald (PE) & Paul G. MacDonald (ON)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore
Drivers: Jody Jamieson/David Miller
4. Cannibal (1:48.1; $444,978) – Last Week #3
Owner: Diamond Creek Racing (PA)
Trainer: Nancy Takter
Driver: Yannick Gingras
5. Thunder Hunter Joe (1:49.2s; $268,526) – Last Week #5
Owners: David R. Hamm (DE), Glenn R. Phillips (DE), Christopher Giaccio (NY) & Devita Racing Stable (NY)
Trainer: Nicholas DeVita
Driver: Tyler Buter
6. Hungry Angel Boy (1:48.2; $278,845) – Last Week #6
Owners: Alagna Racing (NJ), Pryde Stables (ON), Pit Bull Stable (NJ) & Brittany, Head, Riverview Racing (KY)
Trainer: Tony Alagna
Driver: Todd McCarthy
7. Ken Hanover (1:49f; $385,041) – Last Week #8
Owners: Roland Maller (PA), Patrick Leavitt (ME), William Jordan (ME) & Dennis Osterholt (FL)
Trainer: Roland Mallar
Drivers: David Miller/Tim Tetrick
8. Voukefalas (1:49.4; $517,905) – Last Week #7
Owner: Michael N. Pagonas (NJ)
Trainer: Michael Russo
Driver: Jordan Stratton
9. Moment Is Here (1:49s; $404,764) – Last Week #10
Owners: Robert McIntosh Stables (ON), Al McIntosh Holdings (ON), Frank D. Baldachino (NJ) & Mardon Stables (ON)
Trainer: Robert McIntosh
Driver: James MacDonald
10. Redwood Hanover (1:49s; $239,869) – Last Week #9
Owners: Mac T. Nichol (ON), Anthony B. Beaton (ON), McKinlay & Fielding (ON) & David L. Mercer (NS)
Trainer: Anthony Beaton
Driver: James MacDonald
Upcoming Events
Sept. 5 – Hoosier Park – Hoosier Cup elimination
Sept. 7 – Scioto Downs – Ohio Sire Stakes final
Sept. 9 – Yonkers Raceway – New York Sire Stakes final
Sept. 9 – Woodbine Mohawk Park – Simcoe Stakes
Sept. 9 – The Meadowlands – New Jersey Classic Series final
Sept. 15 – Hoosier Park – Hoosier Cup final
Sept. 17 – The Red Mile – Kentucky Sire Stakes final
Supplement Information
Any three-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 78th Little Brown Jug may, with a payment of $45,000, supplement to the 2023 Little Brown Jug. Supplemental entries are due by Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. Those currently eligible must submit their entry by Monday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m.
Ticket Information
For ticket information, please visit LittleBrownJug.com/admission or call toll free 1-(800) DEL-FAIR.
(With files from Little Brown Jug)