There has been zero movement on the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown Standardbred Poll for the third consecutive week.
McWicked, who is the current leader in the race for Horse of the Year, lived up to his name in a big way this past Saturday (Nov. 17) at the Meadowlands Racetrack, as he scorched the ‘Big M’s $20,000 Preferred Handicap Pace in 1:47.3. For more on the sharp mile, including comments from trainer Casie Coleman, click here.
Standout Down Under pacing mare Shartin N has been voted into the No. 2 slot once again after Week 26 polling, and Hambletonian victress Atlanta has secured the No. 3 spot once again.
The results from Week 26 of the poll appear below.
(Rank – Horse [first-place votes] – Total Points – Previous Rank)
1. McWicked (27) - 341 - 1
2. Shartin N (6) - 309 - 2
3. Atlanta - 249 - 3
4. Woodside Charm (2) -222 - 4
5. Kissin In The Sand - 191 - 5
6. Gimpanzee - 141 - 6
7. Dorsoduro Hanover - 96 - 7
8. Six Pack - 80 - 8
9. Courtly Choice - 68 - 9
10. Tactical Landing - 59 - 10
Also: Homicide Hunter 53; Warrawee Ubeaut 39; Manchego 18; Jimmy Freight 14; Marion Marauder 12; Crystal Fashion 9; Lather Up 8; Captain Crunch 5; Emoticon Hanover, Mets Hall 4; Plunge Blue Chip 2; Pure Country 1.
The Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll is voted on by harness racing media representatives that cover North American Standardbred racing.
The rankings are based on the votes of harness racing media representatives on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis.
The Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll does not determine Horse of the Year. The U.S. Harness Writers Association votes in December on all Dan Patch Award division winners plus Trotter of the Year, Pacer of the Year and Horse of the Year. The Dan Patch Awards are separate from the O'Brien Awards, which recognize Canada's top Standardbreds of a given racing season.