Hambletonian Day winners shine in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll

August 10, 2021, by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Hightstown, NJ — Hambletonian Day winners came up big in this week’s Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll.

Manchego, who became the first mare to win the John Cashman Memorial (formerly Nat Ray) since Moni Maker in 2000, remained No. 1 and saw four newcomers join her in the Top 10. Leading that group was Hambletonian champion Captain Corey, who climbed to second in the rankings.

Also making debuts in the Top 10 were Hambletonian Oaks winner Bella Bellini at seventh, Peter Haughton Memorial winner King Of The North at No. 9 and Jim Doherty Memorial winner Venerable at No. 10.

Atlanta, who captured the Dr. John R. Steele Memorial, jumped from seventh to fourth and Lady Liberty winner Lyons Sentinel moved from ninth to fifth.

Hot Mess Express, who did not race, stayed at No. 3.

The Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll does not determine Horse of the Year. The members of the U.S. Harness Writers Association vote on all Dan Patch Award division winners plus Trotter of the Year, Pacer of the Year and Horse of the Year.

Rankings based on the votes of harness racing media representatives on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis.

Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown Standardbred Poll: Week 12 – 8/10/2021

345 Points (Previous #1)

| Cashman | Spirit Of Mass | Miss Versatility | Cutler Memorial | Miss Versatility |

241 Points (Previous - )

| Hambletonian | Hambletonian Elim |

209 Points (Previous #3)

| Mistletoe Shalee |

88 Points (Previous #6)

| Dr Steele | Joie De Vie |

161 Points (Previous #9)

| Lady Liberty | Clara Barton |

160 Points (Previous #2)

| MGM Borgata Final | Battle Of Lake Erie | Roll With Joe |

74 Points (Previous - )

| Hambletonian Oaks |

120 Points (Previous #4)

| Park MGM Pace Elim | Park MGM Pace Final |

113 Points (Previous - )

| Peter Haughton|

75 Points (Previous - )

| Jim Doherty |

ALSO: Nicholas Beach 38; Charlie May 26; Hellabalou 25; Catch The Fire 20; Perfect Sting 19; Beads 14; Winning Ticket 13; Cattlewash 9; Allywag Hanover, Bulldog Hanover 8; Rockyroad Hanover 7; It’s Academic 4; Betterhavemymoney, Lawless Shadow 3; Pebble Beach, Sea Silk 2; Fire Start Hanover, Ponda Warrior, Southwind Amazon, Southwind Gendry, When Dovescry 1.