Two strong moves helped 23-1 Gem Quality and driver Dexter Dunn glide down the stretch to win Friday’s $700,000 Breeders Crown final for freshman male pacers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Full of pace throughout, Gem Quality’s 1:50 mile set the track record for 2-year-old colt pacers.
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Warrawee Michelle marches to clinch Breeders Crown
Trainer-driver Ake Svanstedt wound Warrawee Michelle off the pegs in the straightaway to collar her tempo-setting stablemate and hold off a swarm of late pursuers to win the $700,000 Breeders Crown 2-Year-Old Filly Trot at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday night (Oct. 27).
Chris Long picks up career win number 4,000 Friday at Vernon
Veteran driver Chris Long got his 4,000th career win with Smooth Aceleration at Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct. 27).
Makadushin N Cheez wins Batavia feature trot
After making his last three starts without a win at Saratoga Raceway, Makadushin N Cheez found his way back to western New York and picked up where he left off, winning the $15,000 Open I Handicap Trot at Batavia Downs on Friday (Oct. 27).
Fancy Hill impressive in Northville Open Friday
Fancy Hill (Racing Hill–Beautiful Hill) and driver Drew Neill captured the $9,500 Open Pace for mares in 1:56 Friday night at Northville Downs.
Friday night grand slam for Tony Hall at Dayton
Driver Tony Hall had four wins on the Friday (Oct. 27) card at Dayton Raceway.
Therewasthisgirl, Checkpoint Chatter impressive in Plainridge wins
It was lady’s day at Plainridge Park on Friday (Oct. 27) with filly and mare races topping the card and the winners of the top two events exhibited great late-season form.
Vitale to host Diamond Creek Winners’ Lounge
Since 2019, Diamond Creek Farm has sponsored a unique Winners’ Lounge experience and champagne celebration for the connections of the horses who win a Breeders Crown championship.
Holloway, Rosenfeld reflect on Crown moments
It was a brand new concept in 1984 when the first Breeders Crown events were raced throughout North America. What would the year-end championship races produce in each division, and would these additions to an already crowded stakes calendar be compelling enough to start a tradition?
Indiana horses seek Breeders Crown glory
Eight Indiana-sired male and female trotters and pacers will continue their quest for Breeders Crown trophies in 12 championship contests worth $7.2 million on Friday and Saturday at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The eagerly anticipated action commences at 6 p.m. each evening.