The Breeders Crown Open Mare Pace is a harness racing event for four-year-old and older Standardbred mare pacers. It is one part of the Breeders Crown annual series of twelve races for both Standardbred pacers and trotters. First run in 1986, it is contested over a distance of one mile. Race organizers have awarded the event to various racetracks across North America.[1]
| Location | North America |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1986 |
| Race type | Harness race for Standardbred pacers |
| Website | [1] |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (1,609 metres or 8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Qualification | 4-year-olds-and-up |
| Purse | $400,000 (2023) |
North American locations
edit- Meadowlands Racetrack (Mxx) New Jersey (14)
- Mohawk Raceway (Moh) Ontario (7)
- Woodbine Racetrack (Wdb) Ontario (4)
- Pocono Downs (Pcd) Pennsylvania (4)
- Harrah's Hoosier Park (HoP) Indiana (3)
- Northfield Park (Nfl) Ohio (2)
- Freehold Raceway (Fhl) New Jersey (1)
- Pompano Park (Ppk) Florida (1)
- The Meadows Racetrack (Mea) Pennsylvania (1)
- The Red Mile (Lex) Kentucky (1)
- Greenwood Raceway (Grd) Ontario (1)
Records
edit- Most wins by a horse
- 2 – Shady Daisy (1992, 1994), Eternal Camnation (2001, 2003), Androvette (2011, 2012), Shelliscape (2013, 2014)
- Most wins by a driver
- 5 – John Campbell (1987, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2014)
- Most wins by a trainer
- 3 – Paul J. Fraley (2012, 2013, 2014)
- Stakes record
- 1:48 4/5 – Hana Hanover (2009) (equaled World Record) Race video, Kissin In The Sand (2020), Grace Hill (2022)
Winners of the Breeders Crown Open Mare Pace
edit| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Driver |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
Purse |
Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Max Contract | 4 | Andy Miller | Julie Miller | Andy Miller Stable, Jean Goehlen | 1:50 2/5 | $400,000 | HoP |
| 2022 | Grace Hill | 4 | Doug McNair | Virgil Morgan Jr. | Tom Hill | 1:48 4/5 | $400,000 | Moh |
| 2021 | Rocknificent | 4 | Scott Zeron | Linda Toscano | Enviro Stable, South Mountain Stable, Little E LLC | 1:49 0/0 | $330,000 | Mxx |
| 2020 | Kissin In The Sand | 5 | Dexter Dunn | Nancy Takter | Marvin Katz, Hatfield Stables | 1:48 4/5 | $300,000 | HoP |
| 2019 | Caviart Ally | 5 | Andrew McCarthy | Brett Pelling | Caviart Farms | 1:49 3/5 | $300,000 | Moh |
| 2018 | Shartin N | 5 | Tim Tetrick | Jim King Jr. | Richard Poilluci, Joanne Looney-King | 1:52 0/0 | $320,000 | Pcd |
| 2017 | Pure Country | 4 | Mark MacDonald | Jimmy Takter | Diamond Creek Racing | 1:51 2/5 | $250,000 | HoP |
| 2016 | Lady Shadow | 5 | Yannick Gingras | Ron Adams | David Kryway, Carl Atley, Edwin Gold, Bfj Stable | 1:49 4/5 | $250,000 | Mxx |
| 2015 | Colors A Virgin | 4 | David Miller | Brian Brown | Emerald Highlands Farm | 1:53 3/5 | $250,000 | Wdb |
| 2014 | Shelliscape | 5 | John Campbell | Paul J. Fraley | Bamond Racing LLC | 1:49 4/5 | $281,250 | Mxx |
| 2013 | Shelliscape | 4 | David Miller | Paul J. Fraley | Bamond Racing LLC | 1:50 0/0 | $300,000 | Pcd |
| 2012 | Androvette | 5 | Tim Tetrick | Paul J. Fraley | Jeffrey Bamond & Joseph Davino | 1:50 1/5 | $331,500 | Wdb |
| 2011 | Androvette | 4 | Luc Ouelette | Mark Kesmodel | Jeffrey Bamond & Joseph Davino | 1:49 2/5 | $300,000 | Wdb |
| 2010 | Dreamfair Eternal | 6 | Randy Waples | Pat Fletcher | John Lamers | 1:50 3/5 | $300,000 | Pcd |
| 2009 | Hana Hanover | 5 | George Brennan | Mark Steacy | D. Reid, D. MacDonald, S. Klemencic, Dr. Man Son Hing | 1:48 4/5 | $331,500 | Mxx |
| 2008 | My Little Dragon | 5 | Brian Sears | Mike Vanderkemp | Adam Victor & Son Stable | 1:50 1/5 | $374,000 | Moh |
| 2007 | Moving Pictures | 4 | Mark J. MacDonald | Casie Coleman | Steve Calhoun & Mike Lindley | 1:51 2/5 | $438,000 | Moh |
| 2006 | Burning Point | 6 | Ronald Pierce | Steve Elliott | Cuzzins Stable | 1:49 2/5 | $331,500 | Mxx |
| 2005 | Loyal Opposition | 5 | George Brennan | Ervin Miller | Daniel Waxman | 1:51 0/0 | $331,500 | Moh |
| 2004 | Always Cam | 5 | David Miller | Bill Zendt | Cam Land LLC | 1:49 2/5 | $300,000 | Mxx |
| 2003 | Eternal Camnation | 6 | Eric Ledford | Jeffrey Miller | Eternal Camnation Stable | 1:51 1/5 | $300,000 | Wdb |
| 2002 | Molly Can Do It | 5 | Jack Moiseyev | Linda Toscano | Enviro, Langfelder, A & 1, & 3 Brothers Stables | 1:49 4/5 | $390,000 | Mxx |
| 2001 | Eternal Camnation | 4 | Eric Ledford | Jeffrey Miller | Eternal Camnation Stable | 1:50 4/5 | $332,500 | Mxx |
| 2000 | Ron's Girl | 4 | Michel Lachance | Joe Anderson | J. Leahy, G. Pistochini & R. Ranquist | 1:50 4/5 | $332,500 | Mxx |
| 1999 | Shore By Five | 4 | Daniel Dubé | Robert McIntosh | Ferme Carillon | 1:50 4/5 | $282,500 | Mxx |
| 1998 | Jay's Table | 6 | John Campbell | William Robinson | Joseph Leonards | 1:49 3/5 | $282,500 | Mxx |
| 1997 | Extreme Velocity | 4 | John Campbell | Trent Stohler | Stohler Bros. Harness Horses | 1:50 3/5 | $282,500 | Mxx |
| 1996 | She's A Great Lady | 4 | John Campbell | Joe Holloway | L & L DeVissser Partnership | 1:50 4/5 | $300,000 | Mxx |
| 1995 | Ellamony | 5 | Mike Saftic | Stephan Doyle | Charles A. Juravinski | 1:54 2/5 | $250,000 | Nfl |
| 1994 | Shady Daisy | 6 | Michel Lachance | Louis Bauslaugh | Ron Jackson, Louis & Tamela Bauslaugh | 1:53 1/5 | $250,000 | Fhl |
| 1993 | Swing Back | 4 | Kelly Sheppard | Tod Sheppard | Elena Cato | 1:52 2/5 | $250,000 | Moh |
| 1992 | Shady Daisy | 4 | Ronald Pierce | Louis Bauslaugh | Ron Jackson, Louis & Tamela Bauslaugh | 1:53 2/5 | $250,000 | Moh |
| 1991 | Delinquent Account | 4 | Bill O'Donnell | Robert McIntosh | George Segal & Brian Monieson | 1:54 2/5 | $300,000 | Mea |
| 1990 | Caesar's Jackpot | 4 | William Fahy | Michel Bouvrette | Coast To Coast Stable | 1:52 3/5 | $200,000 | Ppk |
| 1989 | Armbro Feather | 5 | John Kopas | Jack Kopas | Armstrong Bros. | 1:56 0/0 | $287,686 | Nfl |
| 1988 | Anniecrombie | 4 | Dave Magee | Bill Darin | John A. Carver | 1:52 3/5 | $307,256 | Mxx |
| 1987 | Follow My Star | 4 | John Campbell | Bruce Nickells | LPG Standardbred Associates | 1:53 4/5 | $307,662 | Lex |
| 1986 | Samshu Bluegrass | 4 | Michel Lachance | Vinnie Aurigemma | Blue Chip Stable, Maniatty & Remmer | 1:56 1/5 | $264,820 | Grd |
See also
edit- List of Breeders Crown Winners
References
edit- ^ The Hambletonian Society, Inc. - History of the Breeders Crown Archived 2012-11-07 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved November 5, 2016