The Little Brown Jug

Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)
Week #4 (of 6) – September 2, 2026

By Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director

The Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026

Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,285,092)
Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)
Trainer: Andrew Harris Driver: Dexter Dunn

Melillo (1:48.4f; $883,274)
Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason Melillo (OH), Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.

Beau Jangles (1:48.3s; $1,477,390)
Owners: Graham Grace Stables (VA), Kiwi Stables MD) & Bolton Stables (FL)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore Driver: Bob McClure & Todd McCarthy

Al Papi (1:47.2f; $1,005,245)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby (FL), Larry Karr (FL) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Yannick Gingras

Sweet Lovin Lou (1:47.3; $487,812)
Owner: Lagace Stables (ON), Edwin Buehler (NY), Big Al’s Stable (OH) & Brittany Farms (KY)
Trainer: Daniel Lagace Drivers: Scott Zeron/Tim Tetrick

Fragment (1:48.3f; $948,695)
Engblom Farm (NJ), Douglas Sipple (DE) & Peaceful Acre Farm (PA)
Trainer: Per Engblom Drivers: Jason Bartlett/Yannick Gingras

Frantic Hanover (1:49.1f; $607,724)
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)
Owner: Royal Wire Products, Inc. (OH)
Trainer: Robert Cleary Driver: Ridge Warren

Superchamp Hanover (1:49.1f; $180,911)
Owners: Joe P Racing (FL), Fiddlers Creek Stables (FL) & Alexander Racing Stables (FL)
Trainer: Travis Alexander Driver: Matt Kakaley

Watch Em Win (1:51.2f; $304,798)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Knox Services, Inc. (OH), Phillip Collura (PA) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.

Upcoming Events
September 6 Harrah’s Philadelphia Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Final
September 8 The Red Mile Kentucky Sire Stakes Leg
September 11 Harrah’s Hoosier Park Hoosier Cup Elim
September 11 Meadowlands New Jersey Classic Final
September 12 Eldorado Scioto Downs Ohio Sire Stakes Final
September 12 Woodbine Mohawk Park Simcoe Stakes (Gr. 3)
September 12 Yonkers Raceway New York 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.

Race Fans!

Today is the release for Single Box Seats for Jug Day.

Visit https://app.fairs.com/se/a7dc61c9649a479f to select your seats from the seating map.

With online ticket access, be sure to purchase your Grandstand tickets ahead of time. Grandstand tickets purchased at the Fair Office on Jug Day will be sold at full price.

Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)
Week #3 (of 6) – August 26, 2026

By Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director

The Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026

Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,285,092)
Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)
Trainer: Andrew Harris Driver: Dexter Dunn

Melillo (1:48.4f; $801,722)
Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason Melillo (OH), Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.

Al Papi (1:47.2f; $979,945)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby (FL), Larry Karr (FL) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Yannick Gingras

Beau Jangles (1:48.3s; $1,423,390)
Owners: Graham Grace Stables (VA), Kiwi Stables MD) & Bolton Stables (FL)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore Driver: Bob McClure & Todd McCarthy

Sweet Lovin Lou (1:47.3; $463,812)
Owner: Lagace Stables (ON), Edwin Buehler (NY), Big Al’s Stable (OH) & Brittany Farms (KY)
Trainer: Daniel Lagace Drivers: Scott Zeron/Tim Tetrick

Fragment (1:48.3f; $900,406)
Engblom Farm (NJ), Douglas Sipple (DE) & Peaceful Acre Farm (PA)
Trainer: Per Engblom Drivers: Jason Bartlett/Yannick Gingras

Frantic Hanover (1:49.1f; $607,724)
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; $204,334)
Owner: Royal Wire Products, Inc. (OH)
Trainer: Robert Cleary Driver: Ridge Warren

Superchamp Hanover (1:49.1f; $167,261)
Owners: Joe P Racing (FL), Fiddlers Creek Stables (FL) & Alexander Racing Stables (FL)
Trainer: Travis Alexander Driver: Matt Kakaley

Watch Em Win (1:51.2f; $304,798)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Knox Services, Inc. (OH), Phillip Collura (PA) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.

Upcoming Events
August 29 Eldorado Scioto Downs Ohio Sire Stakes Leg
August 29 The Meadows Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Leg
August 30 Tioga Downs Empire Breeders
August 30 The Red Mile Kentucky Sire Stakes Leg
August 30 Woodbine Mohawk Park Ontario Sire Stakes Gold Leg
September 4 Meadowlands New Jersey Classic Elimination
September 6 Harrah’s Philadelphia Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Final
September 8 The Red Mile Kentucky Sire Stakes Leg

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.

Governor Mike DeWine Selected for Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame

Delaware, OH — Governor Mike DeWine has been selected as the 41st inductee into the prestigious Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame, an honor presented annually by the Delaware County Fair to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the historic pacing classic and the fairgrounds that host it.

Raised in Yellow Springs, Ohio, Gov. DeWine started working in his family’s seed company, gaining a firsthand appreciation for agriculture’s vital role in Ohio’s economy. That early foundation shaped a lifetime of public service and advocacy for Ohio’s farming and rural traditions.

In 2018, DeWine was elected to serve as the 70th Governor of the State of Ohio, capping a distinguished career that includes service as Ohio Attorney General, Ohio State Senator, U.S. Congressman, Ohio Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Senator.

“Gov. DeWine has been a great advocate for the Delaware County Fair and the Little Brown Jug,” said Tom Wright, President of the Little Brown Jug Society. “He was instrumental in acquiring the bed tax and capital improvement funds to upgrade our aging facilities.”

“Gov. DeWine has been in the winner’s circle nearly every year that he has been in office to present the Little Brown Jug trophy,” added Wright. “He is a great advocate for our industry and agriculture.”

“I am honored to be included as part of The Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “The Little Brown Jug has a special place in harness racing and is always a great tradition at the Delaware County Fair.”

Gov. DeWine will be formally honored during a private ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 22, prior to the 81st edition of the Grade 1 Little Brown Jug. He will also be recognized in the winner’s circle on Jug Day, Thursday, Sept. 24.

Photo Credit: State of Ohio

BRANDON BLVD went down the road in the $300,000 (Grade 2) Max C. Hempt Memorial for 3-year-old pacing c**ts and geldings, scoring in 1:48.2.

BRANDON BLVD went down the road in the $300,000 (Grade 2) Max C. Hempt Memorial for 3-year-old pacing c**ts and geldings, scoring in 1:48.2.

Driven by Dexter Dunn for trainer Andrew Harris and owners Punisher 11 Stable, the son of DOWNBYTHESEASIDE is now six for nine on the year, with seasonal earnings approaching $1 million dollars. Bred by Crawford Farms LLC, he returned $6.20.

MELILLO was a close second and AL PAPI finished third with both hailing from the Burke Brigade.

Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)
Week #2 (of 6) – August 19, 2026
By Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director

The Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026

Brandon Blvd (1:47.3;$1,135,092)
Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)
Trainer: Andrew Harris Driver: Dexter Dunn

Al Papi (1:47.2f; $941,945)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby (FL), Larry Karr (FL) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Yannick Gingras

Beau Jangles (1:48.3s; $1,423,390)
Owners: Graham Grace Stables (VA), Kiwi Stables MD) & Bolton Stables (FL)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore Driver: Bob McClure & Todd McCarthy

Melillo (1:48.4f; $801,722)
Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason Melillo (OH), Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.

Fragment (1:48.3f; $900,406)
Engblom Farm (NJ), Douglas Sipple (DE) & Peaceful Acre Farm (PA)
Trainer: Per Engblom Drivers: Jason Bartlett/Yannick Gingras

Sweet Lovin Lou (1:47.3; $463,812)
Owner: Lagace Stables (ON), Edwin Buehler (NY), Big Al’s Stable (OH) & Brittany Farms (KY)
Trainer: Daniel Lagace Drivers: Scott Zeron/Tim Tetrick

Frantic Hanover (1:49.1f; $607,724)
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; $204,334)
Owner: Royal Wire Products, Inc. (OH)
Trainer: Robert Cleary Driver: Ridge Warren

No Waitlist (1:50.0s; $174,948)
Owner: Tim Dickieson (ON)
Trainer: Blake MacIntosh Driver: Doug McNair

Hunt Off The Press (1:52.1s; $353,116)
Owner: Blue Chip Bloodstock, Inc. (NY)
Trainer: Jared Bako Driver: Doug McNair

Upcoming Events
August 21 Harrah’s Hoosier Park Indiana Sire Stake Leg
August 22 Batavia Downs New York Sire Stake Leg
August 22 Pocono Downs at Mohegan Max Hempt Memorial (Grade 2)
August 29 Eldorado Scioto Downs Ohio Sire Stakes Leg
August 29 The Meadows Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Leg
August 30 Tioga Downs Empire Breeders
August 30 The Red Mile Kentucky Sire Stakes Leg
August 30 Woodbine Mohawk Park Ontario Sire Stakes Gold Leg

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.

Delaware County Fair Announces Stake Schedule Changes

Delaware, OH -- The Delaware (OH) County Fair has announced adjustments to two Buckeye Claiming Series races originally scheduled for the 2026 meet. The updated race dates and times are as follows:

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – Post Time 1:00 PM
Buckeye Claiming Series - 3-Year-Old Filly Pace (Event #46)

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Post Time 11:00 AM
Buckeye Claiming Series – 3-Year-Old C**t Pace (Event #44)

All entries close at 10:00 AM, three (3) days before scheduled race and all Buckeye Claiming Series have a $150 starting fee.

The entire 2026 race schedule can be found at: https://horsemen.ustrotting.com/conditions/

Questions should be directed to Tom Wright at (614) 847-1948.

Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)
Week #1 (of 6) – August 12, 2026

By Jay Wolf, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director

The Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026


1. Brandon Blvd (1:47.3; $1,135,092)
Owners: Punisher 11 Stable (NJ)
Trainer: Andrew Harris Driver: Dexter Dunn

2. Al Papi (1:47.2f; $941,945)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby (FL), Larry Karr (FL) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Yannick Gingras

3. Beau Jangles (1:48.3s; $1,422,202)
Owners: Graham Grace Stables (VA), Kiwi Stables MD) & Bolton Stables (FL)
Trainer: Dr. Ian Moore Driver: Bob McClure

4. Fragment (1:48.3f; $880,156)
Engblom Farm (NJ), Douglas Sipple (DE) & Peaceful Acre Farm (PA)
Trainer: Per Engblom Drivers: Jason Bartlett/Yannick Gingras

5. Sweet Lovin Lou (1:47.3; $463,812)
Owner: Lagace Stables (ON), Edwin Buehler (NY), Big Al’s Stable (OH) & Brittany Farms (KY)
Trainer: Daniel Lagace Drivers: Scott Zeron/Tim Tetrick

6. Melillo (1:48.4f; $651,722)
Owner: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Jason Melillo (OH), Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.

7. Frantic Hanover (1:49.1f; $607,724)
Owners: Burke Racing Stable (PA), Bradley Grant (ON), Knox Services, Inc. (OH) & Weaver Bruscemi (PA)
Trainer: Ron Burke Driver: Tim Tetrick

8. Hunt Off The Press (1:52.1s; $346,516)
Owner: Blue Chip Bloodstock, Inc. (NY)
Trainer: Jared Bako Driver: Doug McNair

9. Treacherous Lou (1:50.3f; $87,176)
Owner: Royal Wire Products, Inc. (OH)
Trainer: Robert Cleary Driver: Andrew McCarthy

10. No Waitlist (1:50.0s; $174,948)
Owner: Tim Dickieson (ON)
Trainer: Blake MacIntosh Driver: Doug McNair


Upcoming Events
August 13 Yonkers Raceway New York Sire Stakes Leg
August 15 Northfield Park Racino Carl Milstein Memorial (Grade 2)
August 18 The Red Mile Kentucky Sire Stake Leg
August 21 Harrah’s Hoosier Park Indiana Sire Stake Leg
August 22 Batavia Downs New York Sire Stake Leg
August 22 Pocono Downs at Mohegan Max Hempt Memorial (Grade 2)

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.

SWEET LOVIN LOU LUNGES FOR CANE PACE UPSET

By Ray Cotolo, for The Meadowlands
(Chris Tully photo)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Longshot Sweet Lovin Lou disrupted a three-prong stretch sprint of the betting favorites with a bold brush over the top to win the $310,750 Grade 2 Cane Pace, for pacing 3-year-olds, in a lifetime-best 1:47.3 effort on Saturday (Aug. 8) at The Meadowlands.

With Tim Tetrick picking up the drive for sidelined Scott Zeron, Sweet Lovin Lou took back from post 4 to race last in the quintet while an early scuffle ensued through a :27.1 first quarter. Meadowlands Pace champ Brandon Blvd, off the 3-5 favorite, pushed forward but yielded to outside pursuers Odds On Mr Mamba and Gentleman’s Club, with the latter sweeping to the top in the backstretch.

Gentleman’s Club cut a :54.1 half with the field single-file and readied for attacks in the last turn. Odds On Mr Mamba loomed out of the pocket with Brandon Blvd carried three wide by three-quarters in 1:21.1 all while Tetrick gathered the strongest momentum with Sweet Lovin Lou from the back. By the eighth pole, Sweet Lovin Lou reached his best stride and barreled by a game Gentleman’s Club to win by three-quarters of a length with Brandon Blvd settling for third and Odds On Mr Mamba back in fourth.

“I’ve watched him go and he can sprint fast,” Tetrick said after the race. “I was a little worried at the quarter when they only went [:]27.1 but then they started mixing it up. I still felt pretty confident going into the last turn and this horse really flew through the stretch. When I got the plugs out and I followed Brandon Blvd up there, he got right up on him when I asked him to.”

Daniel Lagace trains Sweet Lovin Lou, a c**t by Sweet Lou-Lover’s Dream, for owners Lagace Stables, Edwin Buhler, Big Als Stables and Brittany Farms Micki Rae. The c**t won his second race from nine starts this season with his lone other win being his previous lifetime best, a 1:48.2 effort to take an elimination for the North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park. He also collected his fifth win from 18 starts in his career, pushing his earnings to $463,812. Sent the second longest shot in the betting, Sweet Lovin Lou paid $30.60 to win.