by Moira Fanning, publicity director, the Hambletonian Society

Cranbury, NJ — A field of 14 mares — boasting honors, accolades, world records and million dollar bankrolls — will race Friday, August 24, to arrive at a field of 10 to contest the $363,000 (C$392,000) Breeders Crown Mare Pace final, one of four open events scheduled for Saturday, September 1, at Mohawk Raceway in Campbellville, Ontario.

Two-time Breeders Crown champion My Little Dragon will look to join the legendary Eternal Camnation as the only female pacer to win three Crown titles. Competition comes in the form of 2006 Dan Patch honoree Darlin’s Delight, runner-up to My Little Dragon in their two previous Crown finals, Golden Girl winner Armbro Dancer, as well as the fastest older mare in Canada, $2 million winner Invitro.

Two supplemental entries, Free and Four Starzz Meliss, have also served notice of their intent to take Crown honors.

The two elimination fields are listed below.

Friday, Aug. 24-Race 4-$37,500 (C$40,500)
1. Free (S) (Dave Miller)
2. To Helen Back (Chris Christoforou)
3. Vysoke Tatry (Rick Zeron)
4. KG Katriona (Mark MacDonald)
5. Marnie Hall (Dan Dube)
6. Double Dream N (Jody Jamieson)
7. Darlin’s Delight (Yannick Gingras)

Friday, Aug. 24-Race 6-$37,500 (C$40,500)
1. My Little Dragon (Brian Sears)
2. Armbro Dancer (Ron Pierce)
3. Guestimate (Mark MacDonald)
4. Four Starzz Meliss (Luc Ouellette)
5. Moving Pictures (Mark MacDonald)
6. Ideal Weather (Jody Jamieson)
7. Invitro (Paul MacDonell)

Elimination winners may pick their post positions and the draw for post positions for all four Breeders Crown finals will take place live on TV after the Friday eliminations.