BREAKING NEWS:
The Breeders Crown series
will be held again at the record-breaking Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’
five-eighths-mile red oval on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. The historic track hosted
the series in October 2010, and was the first track to host all 12 races, worth
$6 million, in one night. Fans from as far away as Canada, California, and
Florida lined the apron to witness history in the making and several world
records.
“Due to the huge success
of 2010, we are excited to host the 2013 Breeders Crown,” said Vice President of
Racing Operations Dale Rapson. “The Hambletonian Society Board of Directors has
stated that they felt that the 2010 Breeders Crown, held at Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs, was one of the most successful ever held. They are as enthusiastic
to come back as we are to have them. Of course, this cannot have happened
without the ongoing support, participation, and cooperation of the Pennsylvania
Harness Horsemen’s Association.”
Tom Charters, president
of the Hambletonian Society, was also enthusiastic about the
partnership.
“The opportunity to
return to Pocono Downs in 2013 is very exciting,” he said. “Mohegan Sun and the
Pennsylvania horsemen (PHHA) were terrific hosts in 2010. Building on that
memorable record-breaking night, the Hambletonian Society is looking forward to
partnering with them again on what will be a spectacular event for the entire
harness industry.”
Sam Beegle, president of
the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association, announced that the PHHA would
award a $1 million bonus if the same horse wins the Earl Beal Jr. Memorial Trot,
the Colonial Trot, and the Breeders Crown three-year-old colt trot.
The 29-year-old Breeders
Crown series has typically crowned champions in every division for trotters and
pacers and a Breeders Crown trophy has become one of the most coveted honors in
harness racing.
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