JUG ELIMINATIONS SHAPE CONTENDERS FOR $500,000 CLASSIC
Lexington, KY - The field is taking shape for the $500,000 Delvin Miller Adios Stakes for Little Brown Jug eligibles following a series of elimination races contested today. Several promising three-year-old pacers vied for positions in the prestigious event, setting the stage for a highly competitive final.
The Little Brown Jug, harness racing’s moast celebrated event, draws notable attention from owners, trainers, drivers, and fans alike. this year’s eliminations showcased a diverse group of horses, each aiming to secure a spot in the Jug final and a share of the significant purse. The results will directly impact the composition of the final race,influencing betting odds and the overall championship landscape.
Here’s a rundown of the elimination results: No Tresspassing, with Scott zeron at the reins, secured a first-place finish. Papi’s Rocket, driven by Yannick Gingras, finished second.Ayeaye Captain Deo, piloted by James MacDonald, took third. extra Suds, with Dexter Dunn driving, earned fourth place, while Louprint, steered by Ron Wrenn, Jr., finished fifth.
Additional contenders and their results include: Captain Optimistic (fifth in elimination), D A Love Boat (second in elimination), Lou’s Starr (third in elimination), Odds On Outlier (fourth in elimination), Prince Hal Hanover (sixth in elimination), Snack Attack (sixth in elimination), Sterling choice (seventh in elimination), thirsty Thursday (second in elimination), and Wild Bill Wyatt (seventh in elimination).
Trainers involved in preparing the horses for the eliminations include Garry Merner, Jr. (Ayeaye Captain Deo), Nancy Takter (Captain Optimistic), Ron Burke (D A Love Boat, Louprint, Papi’s Rocket), Virgil Morgan, Jr. (Extra Suds), Scott Warnick (Lou’s Starr), Deborah Daguet (No Tresspassing), Melanie Wrenn (odds On Outlier), dr. ian Moore (prince Hal Hanover), Joe Bongiorno (Snack Attack), Blake MacIntosh (Sterling Choice), Hunter Oakes (Thirsty Thursday), and Walter Haynes, Jr. (Wild Bill Wyatt).
Ownership groups represent a broad spectrum of investors, including Gino toscani (Ayeaye Captain Deo), 3 Brothers Stables, Marvin Katz & Caviart Farms (Captain Optimistic), Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, Frank Baldachino & Knox Services (D A Love Boat), Virgil Morgan, Jr. (Extra Suds), Daniel A. Chansky (lou’s Starr), Burke Racing, Weaver Bruscemi, Phillip Collura & Larry karr (Louprint), John J. Darrah (No Tresspassing), Odds On Racing (Odds On Outlier), Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, Knox Services & Slaughter Racing Stable (Papi’s Rocket), Prince Hal Hanover Stable (Prince Hal Hanover), Philip Steinberg, Joe Sbrocco & JAF Racing (Snack Attack), Ozzie MacKay, Tammy Lynn MacKay, Blake MacIntosh & Gilles Landry (Sterling Choice), Flying A Racing Stable & Chuck Pompey (Thirsty Thursday), and Jeff Fought Racing, Brian Carsey & Adam Friedland (Wild Bill Wyatt).
