from Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ – The fields for the Breeders Crown Championships for 2-year-olds were decided through elimination races held on opening night of the 2007 Holiday Harness Meet at the Meadowlands.

The finalists advance to $4.7 million in Breeders Crown Championships for freshman and sophomore trotters and pacers next Saturday, Nov. 24.

Deweycheatumnhowe remains the one to beat in next week’s $650,000 2-Year-Old Colt Trot after rolling to his ninth straight win in the first of two eliminations. Trained and driven by Ray Schnittker, the undefeated colt won under wraps in 1:59. Celebrity Secret was second best, while Keystone Blitz, Crazed and Nautical Notion also advanced to next week’s final.

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Lear Jetta soared to his 11th win of the season in the second elim for freshman colt trotters.

Lear Jetta, with Tim Tetrick at the lines, soared to his 11th win of the season in the second elim for freshman colt trotters. Lear Jetta made a first-over move, easily put away the leader DiManggio and drew off to a 4 1/4-length win in 1:58.3. DiManggio held on for fourth and advanced to the final, as did Yankee Matthew, Intimidator and Little Moon Lake.

Chancey Lady and Stylish Artist were handy winners in their eliminations for the $650,000 2-Year-Old Filly Pace.

Chancey Lady and Mark MacDonald brushed to the lead down a blustery backstretch and drew off to a length and a quarter victory over A and G’sconfusion in 1:54. Good News Lady, Wondrous Grace and Dreamlands Latte also qualified for the final. Chancey Lady, trained by Casie Coleman, picked up her seventh win in nine career starts.

Stylish Artist rebounded from a hard-fought loss in the Matron to win the second elim for filly pacers in 1:53.1. Ready To Win was second, while Dragonfest closed briskly for third. Up Front Bethann and All Accounted Four also moved on to next week’s final.

Trained and co-owned by Mark Steacy, Stylish Artist improved her record to four wins in 10 starts.

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Driven by David Miller, Sand Shooter drew off to a 3-length tally over Art Official in 1:51.2 in the field of 10 2-year-old colt pacers.

Sand Shooter was the standout in the field of 10 2-year-old colt pacers racing for eight starting spots in the $650,000 2-Year-Old Colt Pace.

Driven by David Miller, Sand Shooter cleared the lead on the final turn and drew off to a 3-length tally over Art Official in 1:51.2. Daley Deposit Only held on for third after being used early. Also advancing were Dontloseyourdayjob, Legacy N Diamonds, Dragoon K, Brother Ray and Dragon King.

Trained by Jim Arledge Jr., Sand Shooter has now won five of 12 starts, including two impressive stakes performances at The Red Mile earlier this fall.

The eight colts will be joined in the final by the Carl Jamieson-trained entry of Santanna Blue Chip and Robert’s Rage, who were automatically advanced to the final as the two richest in the field.

A crowded entry box forced eliminations in every division except the $650,000 2-Year-Old Filly Trot, a field dominated by Snow White, who is 10 for 12 this season. Seven other fillies will take on the diva of the freshman class in next week’s final: Celebrity Tribute, It’s Coast Time, It’s My Time, Lindy’s Heiress, Saorse, Satin Pillows and Somebody To Love.

Eliminations for the 3-Year-Old Breeders Crown Championships will be contested on Saturday night at the Meadowlands.

Fields for the 2-year-old Breeders Crown Finals:

$650,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Filly Pace3Odds

$650,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Colt Trotst 3Odds

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$650,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Colt Pace

$650,000 Breeders Crown 2-Year-Old Filly Trot