The Breeders Crown is an annual series of Harness races

Harness racing

Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...

 covering each of the sport's twelve traditional categories of age, gait and gender. The series was initiated by the Hambletonian Society, promoters of the Hambletonian Stakes, in 1984 to enhance the Standardbred

Standardbred horse

Standardbreds are a breed of horse best known for their ability to race in harness at a trot or pace instead of under saddle at a gallop. Developed in North America, the breed is now recognized worldwide for its harness racing ability...

 breeding industry and to promote the sport of Harness racing

Harness racing

Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...

 by providing a lucrative high profile championship race in each of these categories. The annual races for 3 year old trotting colts

Colt (horse)

A colt is a young male horse, under the age of four. The term "colt" is often confused with foal, which refers to a horse of either sex under one year of age....

 and geldings and 3 year old pacing colts and geldings, are each part of the Grand Slam Prize in harness racing

Grand Slam Prize in harness racing

From 2001-2003, the Grand Slam Prize of $1 million was offered to any harness racing pacer who could win the North America Cup , Meadowlands Pace , Little Brown Jug and their Breeders Crown event .Similarly, a $1 million Grand Slam Prize was offered in harness racing to the...

. The races have rotated among a number of North American tracks. However, in recent years, the races have alternated principally between the Meadowlands Racetrack

Meadowlands Racetrack

The Meadowlands Racetrack is a horse racing track at the MetLife Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.The track hosts both thoroughbred racing and harness racing...

, near New York City

New York City

New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...

, and Mohawk Raceway

Mohawk Raceway

Mohawk Racetrack is a harness racing track in Campbellville, Ontario. It is owned by the Woodbine Entertainment Group, formerly the Ontario Jockey Club, and is about 30 km west of the company's other racetrack, Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto...

 in Ontario

Ontario

Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....

, Canada

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

. The 2009 races for 3 year olds and up will be held August 21 at Meadowlands

Meadowlands Racetrack

The Meadowlands Racetrack is a horse racing track at the MetLife Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.The track hosts both thoroughbred racing and harness racing...

 and the races for 2 and 3 years olds at Woodbine on October 24.

List of Races

• 3 Year Old & Up Fillies & Mares - Pace
• 3 Year Old & Up Fillies & Mares - Trot
• 3 Year Old & Up Pace
• 3 Year Old & Up Open Trot
• 2 Year Old Fillies - Pace
• 2 Year Old Fillies - Trot
• 2 Year Old Colts & Geldings - Pace
• 2 Year Old Colts & Geldings - Trot
• 3 Year Old Fillies - Pace
• 3 Year Old Fillies - Trot
• 3 Year Old Colts & Geldings - Pace
• 3 Year Old Colts & Geldings - Trot

2010 Edition of the Breeders Crown

The 2010 Edition of the Breeders Crown will take place on October 9 at Pocono Downs

Pocono Downs

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is a racino in Plains Township, Pennsylvania. The casino features 2,500 slots, live blackjack, roulette, and poker Tables. A 5/8 mile harness track is also a major attraction....

 and all 12 races will be run on the same night. The event will return to Woodbine under this format in 2011. The 2010 edition was originally scheduled to take place the same day as the 2nd day of the Breeders' Cup

Breeders' Cup

The Breeders' Cup World Championships is an annual series of Thoroughbred horse races, most but not all Grade I, operated by Breeders' Cup Limited, a company formed in 1982. From its inception in 1984 through 2006, it was a single-day event; starting in 2007, it expanded to two days. The location...

 at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs, located in Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a Thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby annually. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year. Churchill Downs...

, but was changed after some controversy arose within the industry about this conflict.

IN 2010 The Breeders Crowns TV Production was Produced by Teleview Racing Patrol Inc. and was recognized for its informative and critically acclaimed.

Director Nelson Spector
Technical Director Dave McSweyn
Tape Operator Micheal Walsh
Graphic Operator Brenna Tosh