MILTON, October 21, 2025 – Participants and supporters gathered Tuesday evening at Country Heritage Park in Milton, Ontario for a special post-position draw and dinner celebrating this weekend’s Breeders Crown at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The post draws for the the 3-Year-Old Colt Trot, 3-Year-Old Colt Pace, and the Open Pace were conducted to set the stage for this weekend’s 12 championship races. Posts for the other nine Crown events were drawn during this past Friday and Saturday’s cards of live racing. Michael Copeland, CEO Woodbine Entertainment, opened the gathering with a sharing of gratitude. “Our leadership in Breeders Crown dates back to its inaugural edition in 1984, and Woodbine has hosted more Crown races than any other racetrack operator. We’re very proud and privileged to have that distinction. Thank you to John Campbell, Moira Fanning and the entire team at the Hambletonian Society,” Copeland said. “It’s our pleasure to welcome the very best in harness racing to Woodbine Mohawk Park,” Copeland continued. “Big congratulations to all of our local owners, drivers and trainers that will be participating. We’re very proud of our local racing industry here in Ontario, and we love to see the amount of success at the highest level.” The first draw was for the 3-Year-Old Colt Trot, which did not require eliminations. Monserrate, in post position 5, is trained by Andrew Harris. “He’s been great here in Canada so I’m hoping he’s got a better performance underneath his belt,” said Harris. Harris also trains Yo Tillie, post position 4 in the Breeders Crown for 3-Year-Old Filly Trot. “[Yo Tillie] is just awesome, she’s fantastic, she’s easy to work with, and she just seems super sharp,” Harris commented. $600,000 USD Breeders Crown Three-Year-Old Colt & Gelding Trot Post – Horse – Trainer 1. Meshuggah – Marcus Melander 2. Super Chapter – Marcus Melander 3. Maryland – Marcus Melander 4. Emoticon Legacy – Luc Blais 5. Monserrate – Andrew Harris 6. Gimpanzee Dancer – Chris Beaver 7. Happy Jack B – Ake Svanstedt 8. Greenma – Trond Smedshammer 9. Mr Mouton – Ake Svanstedt 10. Go Dog Go – Carter Pinske The draw for the 3-Year-Old Colt Pace followed. Dr. Ian Moore trains elimination winner Prince Hal Hanover. “We were very happy to see that [win]. He’s had some tough goes,” says Moore. “It’s very difficult to maintain a horse at that level throughout the summer.” “He’s done well, he’s maintained his weight this year which he didn’t do so well at the end of last year, so we’re hoping for big things for the rest of the year, Moore continued.” The undefeated Beau Jangles in the 2-Year-Old Colt Pace is another star for trainer Dr. Ian Moore “No matter what happens with this colt on Friday night, it’s been a heck of a ride for all of us, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and that’s what horse racing is all about,” said Moore. “That’s why we train these babies and rate these wild thing’s every fall, so I’m looking forward to a good race Friday night.” Pepsi North America Cup winner Louprint will look to rebound from his first loss of the season in the 3-Year-Old Colt Pace. “I thought he raced great, I actually thought he was going to get up, but that’s the thing is I take nothing away from Hunter’s colt, (Dandy Ideal) he never quit,” said trainer Ron Burke. “If we get beat this week we’re going to get beat going down in flames.” $600,000 USD Breeders Crown Three-Year-Old Colt & Gelding Pace Post – Horse – Trainer 1. Madden Oaks – Cameron Capone 2. Manolete – Bruce Saunders 3. Prince Hal Hanover – Dr. Ian Moore 4. Captain Optimistic – Nancy Takter 5. Dandy Ideal – Hunter Oakes 6. Sippinonsearoc – Ron Burke 7. Crack Shot – Gregg McNair 8. Louprint – Ron Burke 9. TH Colby – Ron Burke 10. Fusion – Brett Pelling The Breeders Crown Open Pace will be a heavyweight battle, featuring elimination winners Ken Hanover and Ervin Hanover. Dave Menary-trained Ervin Hanover has been electric over the last couple months, winning each of his last four starts, including a gritty effort in his elimination. “It was a big effort, coming first up from a long way back into those fractions,” said Menary. “When you’re at this level you’ve got to race hard every week.” $600,000 USD Breeders Crown Open Pace Post – Horse – Trainer 1. Coach Stefanos – Erv Miller 2. Ken Hanover – Roland Mallar 3. Captain Albano – Noel Daley 4. Calicojack Hanover – Luc Blais 5. Ervin Hanover – Dexter Dunn 6. Coaches Corner – Per Engblom 7. Maximus Miki – Thomas Cancelliere 8. Nijinsky – Antony Beaton 9. Oakwood Ardan IR – Robert Cleary 10. Huntinthelastdolar – Per Engblom John Campbell, CEO and President of the Breeders Crown, addressed the crowd to conclude the evening. “It’s a long and cherished relationship between the Hambletonian Society and Woodbine Entertainment, and we look forward to the same relationship on into the future.” “I have to give the biggest thank you to the whole Standardbred Industry,” Campbell continued. “The Breeders Crown purses are all funded from within the industry, from the stallion owners to the yearling nominators to the owners and trainers to pay their horses in. To the participants that are going to be here this weekend, owners, trainers and riders. We thank you all and wish you all the best of luck racing this weekend.” The Breeders Crown 3-Year-Old Colt Trot is carded as Race 6 on Saturday. The Breeders Crown 3-Year-Old Colt Pace is carded as Race 8 on Saturday. The Breeders Crown Open Pace is carded as Race 9 on Saturday. Friday evening’s card at Woodbine Mohawk Park will feature the Breeders Crown finals for 2-Year-Olds. The four events are carded as Races 6 through 9. Post time is 6:35 p.m. Saturday’s second Crown card at Mohawk Park will consist of the finals for the 3-Year-Old and Open divisions. The eight Crown events are carded as Races 2 through 9. Post time is 6:35 p.m. For the latest information of the Breeders Crown, visit WoodbineMohawkPark.com and follow @WoodbineSB and @WoodbineComms on X. Share This:Share
