Breeders Crown

Rewind: The First Breeders Crown

October 29, 2016

In this week's Rewind, Robert Smith recalls the birth of the now famous Breeders Crown races which were first held in 1984. That first year just eight events were held, two of them on Canadian soil.

Breeders Crown Weekend Begins

October 28, 2016

The 2016 Breeders Crown weekend at Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey began with Friday's (October 28) harness racing card featuring the first four championships for older horses.

Crown Horses Negative For Blood Doping

October 28, 2016

All 117 horses entered in the Breeders Crown events this weekend have been subjected to out-of-competition testing by the New Jersey Racing Commission.

Holland And The ‘Dream Team’

October 28, 2016

Veteran trainer Herb Holland is happy to be a member of harness racing’s dream team.

Second-Career S-Breds To Lead The Way

October 28, 2016

Standardbreds with new careers under saddle will serve as honourary parade marshals on Breeders Crown nights at the Meadowlands Racetrack, October 28 and 29.

Trophies Honour Van Lennep, Weaver

October 28, 2016

The signature crystal trophies that have graced the Breeders Crown championship series since 1984 will bear additional etching this year – in memory of Frederick Van Lennep and William B. Weaver, two ...

"This Is What It's All About"

October 28, 2016

Jimmy Takter needs few words to sum up tonight’s Breeders Crown Open Pace at the Meadowlands, which features a continuation of the rivalry between Takter’s Always B Miki and George Teague Jr.’s Wiggle...

A Win Would Be Sweet 'Revenge'

October 27, 2016

It is with a sense of emotion that Jeff Durham is going into the Breeders Crown for the first time following the passing of his father, who had been instrumental in his career, earlier this month.

Fractional Ownership In The 'Crown'

October 27, 2016

Pennsylvania Sire Stakes champion Giveitgasandgo is certainly creating his own VIP experience leading up to this weekend’s Breeders Crown.

Time Heals All Wounds

October 27, 2016

"Of course it was really heartbreaking, I didn't know what to expect...and it didn't look good. But it was a clean break and it's just amazing how good he healed up."

Smedshammer Duo Aims For Glory

October 26, 2016

Trond Smedshammer is going against his philosophy not once, but twice this week. So far, it seems to be working out.

Zerons Discuss The ‘Crown’

October 26, 2016

It’s been a great year for Rick and Scott Zeron. What would make it even better is winning a Breeders Crown race, something the father and son have yet to do in their illustrious careers.