(Reprint of Hoof Beats Article by T.J. Burkett).

Little Brown Jug Showdown.  Who Dominated In Delaware?

Bret Hanover in 1965.  Niatross in 1980.  Life Sign in 1994.  Each of these pacing stars posted dominating performances in winning The Little Brown Jug, but which Jug winner was the most dominant on Jug Day?

Hoof Beats is asking you to help pick the most impressive Little Brown Jug winning performance in the 62-year history of America’s greatest race.  We’ve narrowed the list down to 16 winners, and every three days we will pit two Jug winners against one another to see who moves on in this bracket-style competition.

To vote,go to www.hoofbeatsmagazine.com and click on the Jug Showdown link on the right-hand side of the page.  Refresh your memory by viewing the video analysis and the race charts provided, then cast your vote.  Be sure and check back often as the head-to-head matchups will change every few days.

When the final poll concludes on July 18, the votes will be tallied and the winner will be announced on www.ustrotting.com, the official site of the United States Trotting Association.  The winning horse will be featured in the September issue of Hoof Beats along with the completed bracket and vote totals. 

Help Hoof Beats magazine determine who was the most impressive Little Brown Jug winner ever by voting today!

The following horses will be in the bracket (in alphabetical order).

Adios Butler (1959)            Bettor’s Delight (2001)
Bret Hanover (1965)          Fan Hanover (1981)
Governor Skipper (1979)     Life Sign (1994)
Niatross (1980)                 Nihilator (1985)
No Pan Intended (2003)     Overtrick (1963)
Precious Bunny (1991)       Quick Chief (1955)
Ralph Hanover (1983)        Romeo Hanover (1966)
Tar Heel (1951)                Western Dreamer (1997)