The fifth installment of the 2009 Hambletonian/Breeders Crown Standardbred Poll has been released, and

Lucky Jim has a death grip on the top spot and he won’t let go.

The Julie Miller-trained four-year-old son of S Js Photo – Hawaiian Sierra is undefeated in 12 starts this season, and that has helped the gelding stash away $394,325 in earnings for partners David and John Prushnok and William Gregg.

Winbak Speed, who captured the third leg of the Pacing Classic at Mohawk Racetrack last Saturday, vaulted from fourth to second in the standings. He picked up one of the first-place votes in this week’s poll. Also earning a first-place vote was Mr Wiggles, who was idle this past week following his solid win in the $500,000 Hoosier Cup on May 30.

Rank – Name – Points - 1st place votes

1. Lucky Jim - 348 (33)
2. Winbak Speed – 240 (1)
3. Buck I St Pat – 239
4. Foiled Again – 195
5. Southwind Tempo - 167
6. Martha Maxine - 102
7. Muscle Hill - 63
8. Mr Wiggles - 57 (1)
9. Dial Or Nodial - 56
10. Yellow Diamond - 55

Also earning points were: Shark Gesture (51), Anders Bluestone (50), Hypnotic Blue Chip (47), Bettor Sweet (41), Southwestern Dream (38), Darlins Delight (33), Honorable Daughter (32), Drop Red (11), American Lane (10), Pancleefandarpels, Tug River Princess (9), Annieswesterncard, Enough Talk, Maltese Artist (8), Bigtime Ball, Stonebridge Terror (7), If I Can Dream, Russell Hill, Southern Rocketop (6), Ramegade Bruiser, Well Said (4), Arch Madness, Desperate Housewife, Johnny Z, Keep It Real (3), Chick N Tell, Spam Spade (2), Art Colony, Chasin Racin, Indulge Me, Shadow Play (1).

(Harness Racing Communications)