Breeders Crown Open Mare Pace
| Location | United States & Canada |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1986 |
| Race type | Harness race for Standardbred pacers |
| Website | [1] |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (1,609 metres or 8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | various |
| Qualification | 4yo & up mares |
| Purse | $250,000 (2016) |
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 trotters 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] The 2017 race will be held at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, United States.[2]
Historical race events[edit]
In 2010, Pocono Downs became the first venue to host all 12 events on a single night.[3]
North American Locations[edit]
- Meadowlands Racetrack (Mxx) New Jersey (13)
- Mohawk Raceway (Moh) Ontario (5)
- Woodbine Racetrack (Wdb) Ontario (4)
- Pompano Park (Ppk) Florida (1)
- Pocono Downs (Pcd) Pennsylvania (2)
- Freehold Raceway (Fhl) New Jersey (1)
- Northfield Park (Nfl) Ohio (2)
- 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, 013, 2014)
- Stakes record
- 1:48 4/5 – Hana Hanover (2009) (equaled World Record) Race video
Winners of the Breeders Crown Open Mare Pace[edit]
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Driver |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
Purse |
Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ Hoosier Park article titled "2017 Breeders Crown Dates Set For Hoosier Park" Retrieved November 7, 2016
- ^ Breeders Crown: 31 Years of Statistics Archived 2012-11-07 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved November 5, 2016