Driver Dexter Dunn worked a pocket ride with My Girl EJ behind undefeated Geocentric and roared from the pocket when straightening for home to cross the line a wrapped-up winner in a stakes- and track-record 1:49.2 mile in the $700,000 Breeders Crown 2-Year-Old Filly Pace on Friday night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.
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Gem Quality shakes loose for track-record Crown win
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.
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).
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.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Oct. 28
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Oct. 28).
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?