Harness racing podcast The Extra Mile offers listeners an in-depth look at Saturday's (Oct. 31) Breeders Crown Pick-8 at Harrah's Hoosier Park.
Presenter James Witherite delves into the Pick-8 sequence, which consists of the Breeders Crown finals for three-year-olds and older horses, with help from harness racing handicapper — and fellow former Meadowlands oddsmaker — Darin Zoccali. Discussions with Breeders Crown participants Bob McClure, driver of On A Streak and Trillions Hanover, and Marcus Melander, trainer of Gimpanzee and others, are also available on the podcast's feed.
Handicapping the Breeders Crown: A pair of former Breeders Crown oddsmakers and Meadowlands media alumni — James Witherite and Darin Zoccali — offer race-by-race analysis for Saturday's (Oct. 31) Breeders Crown Pick-8.
Bob McClure: Canadian driver Bob McClure, who seeks his first Breeders Crown title this weekend at Harrah's Hoosier Park, discusses his two hopefuls — On A Streak and Trillions Hanover — as well as OSS standout Tattoo Artist.
Marcus Melander on Gimpanzee: Gimpanzee has developed into one of trotting's titans, and he looks to become only the fourth Standardbred in history to win the Breeders Crown in three successive seasons.
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(The Extra Mile)