by Moira Fanning, publicity director, the Hambletonian Society

Cranbury, NJ — On the eve of the 31st edition of the Breeders Crown series, and the first time all 12 events have been hosted by the Meadowlands, there is a surfeit of information to help you handicap, reflect, reminisce and immerse yourself in all aspects of the crowning of champions.

All press kit and media guide materials are available at this link.

The Breeders Crown portion of the Hambletonian Society website has been revamped and redesigned so check it out here and explore the brand new features and the Breeders Crown social media feed by clicking on this link.

For a stroll down memory lane check out the excellent features put together by Dave Briggs, Lauren Lee and Dave Landry here and by Hoof Beats magazine here.

Do you agree with Dean Hoffman’s Top 20 Breeders Crown moments? Share, post and tell us your own at this link.

The connections of 115 horses are dreaming about standing in the Crown winner’s circle, hoisting the crystal trophy high. Read how some of those dreams came true here.

Free program pages are available courtesy of TrackMaster on the Breeders Crown mini-site at www.ustrotting.com by clicking here.

If picking winners and making money is your goal, check out then Breeders Crown analysis from the Horse Players Monthly here and at the Meadowlands website and Daily Racing Form website.

Listen to experts Mike Curci and Pete Kleinhans on Sirius-XM radio for a Friday (Nov. 21) recap and live gate-to-wire coverage Saturday (Nov. 22) from 9-11 p.m. here.

Breeders Crown champions of days gone by are featured in the book Standardbred Old Friends, whose creators, renowned photographer Barbara Livingston and Ellen Harvey, will be on hand both Friday and Saturday night at the Meadowlands to sign the 208 page book devoted to champions of the past, who are now in their twilight years.

The cover horse on Standardbred Old Friends is then-29-year-old Mack Lobell, depicted at his home at Menhammar Stud in southern Sweden. Other Breeders Crown champs captured on their yearlong 10,000 mile journey are CR Kay Suzie, Moni Maker, Matt’s Scooter, Supergrit, Staying Together and 37 other horses of distinction.

The book will be sold at the Harness Racing Museum booth during the first three races on Friday and Saturday, all proceeds go to benefit the work of the Museum. It can also be purchased on their website at www.harnessmuseum.com or by calling 845.294.6330.

Post time for both nights is 7:15 p.m.