Breeders Crown 2026 · Eldorado Scioto Downs
The Races
MON
OCT 12
OCT 12
Supplemental Entries Due
By 12:00 noon ET at the Scioto Downs Race Office. Wire transfer must be received by Friday, Oct 9.
TUE
OCT 13
OCT 13
Entries Close
Entries for all eligible horses in all 12 divisions due by 10:30 a.m. at the Scioto Downs Race Office.
FRI
OCT 16
OCT 16
2-Year-Old Eliminations
Post time 6:00 p.m. ET. Finals draws for the Mare Trot and 2-Year-Old Filly Trot, Colt Trot & Colt Pace during the card — live on the feed and Facebook.
SAT
OCT 17
OCT 17
3-Year-Old + Open Eliminations
Post time 6:00 p.m. ET. Finals draws for the 2-Year-Old Filly Pace, Mare Pace and 3-Year-Old Filly Trot & Filly Pace during the card — live on the feed and Facebook.
TUE
OCT 20
OCT 20
Post-Position Draw & Press Conference
Pinnacle Golf Club, Grove City, OH. Cocktail hour 4:30–5:30 p.m. · Dinner 5:30 p.m. · Draw 6:15 p.m. for the Open Pace, Open Trot and 3-Year-Old Colt Pace & Colt Trot finals.
FRI
OCT 23
OCT 23
Breeders Crown Finals — Night 1
Four $700,000 2-Year-Old championships. Post time 6:00 p.m. ET. Charity Challenge check presentations & the Diamond Creek Winner’s Lounge.
SAT
OCT 24
OCT 24
Breeders Crown Finals — Night 2
3-Year-Old, Mare & Open championships. Post time 6:00 p.m. ET. $8 million in total purses, including eliminations.
*All times ET, subject to change.
Elimination Fields
Friday · October 16
2-Year-Old Eliminations · First post 6:00 PM ET
Race 32YO Filly Trot Elim 1
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1City Of LightTim TetrickNancy Takter
2Blue RangerDexter DunnMarcus Melander
3OrinocoÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
4Kissme IfyoucanAustin HannersTodd Luther
5Putitondad’stabScott ZeronLucas Wallin
6RbssouthwindcentraRonnie Wrenn Jr.Henry Graber Jr.
7Nevis PeakYannick GingrasRon Burke
8Fleur DelacourTodd McCarthyMarcus Melander
Race 52YO Colt Pace Elim 1
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1L A CaptainBob McClureLuc Blais
2Eastie BoyRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
3Ocean PartyChris PageRon Burke
4Billy HillAustin HannersTodd Luther
5Night AgentAndrew McCarthyJoe Holloway
6MascarponeScott ZeronDr. Ian Moore
7Mr BearMarcus MillerErv Miller
8Blazin LouDexter DunnTony Dinges
Race 62YO Colt Trot Elim 1
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1MatsDexter DunnÅke Svanstedt
2Lifetime DreamerYannick GingrasÅke Svanstedt
3Special DayAndrew McCarthyChristopher Beaver
4Whateverittakes ASTony HallAnette Lorentzon
5Top ReacherScott ZeronMarcus Melander
6PresidenteTim TetrickNancy Takter
7Access NowBob McClureLuc Blais
Race 72YO Filly Trot Elim 2
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Shes A Home RunRonnie Wrenn Jr.Vernon Beachy
2Two Day HangoverDexter DunnMarcus Melander
3Athena’s GirlMattias MelanderMarcus Melander
4Heart Of SecretJason BartlettPetter Engblom
5Dandelion WineÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
6Gabriela Beatriz STim TetrickÅke Svanstedt
7Rio De JaneiroJoe BongiornoNancy Takter
8Climatic HanoverYannick GingrasLucas Wallin
Race 102YO Colt Trot Elim 2
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Wrong Sounds RightTodd McCarthyJim Campbell
2Captain Kenny JJason BartlettLinda Toscano
3Gio’s HopeDexter DunnMarcus Melander
4Yankee BossTim TetrickÅke Svanstedt
5Carbon FiberYannick GingrasRon Burke
6OppositionAndrew McCarthyMarcus Melander
7Jimdougie ArmitageÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
Race 112YO Colt Pace Elim 2
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Stonebridge BlitzRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
2Shalom HanoverLouis RoyDr. Ian Moore
3Night SurferDexter DunnVirgil Morgan Jr.
4Starstruck DreamerTodd McCarthyNoel Daley
5Hamilton HanoverBob McClureLuc Blais
6Totally TylerYannick GingrasRon Burke
7LounadoAustin HannersTodd Luther
8SeineJoe BongiornoJoe Bongiorno
No eliminations for the 2-Year-Old Filly Pace (10 entered) — all go to the Oct. 23 final. Drivers as of Oct. 15 (USTA), subject to change. Friday’s complete entries ↗
Saturday · October 17
3-Year-Old + Open Eliminations · First post 6:00 PM ET
Race 13YO Filly Trot Elim 1
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Southwind ChaskaDexter DunnJim Oscarsson
2Madam ChevalTim TetrickNancy Takter
3Nezuko Kamado SScott ZeronMarcus Melander
4Jailbird JogAnthony MacDonaldJason McGinnis
5CustomJason BartlettPetter Engblom
6Isabella BiÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
Race 2Open Pace Elim 1
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Admiral HillAndrew McCarthyPetter Engblom
2Ken HanoverTim TetrickRoland Mallar
3SwingtownRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
4BythemissalChris PageRon Burke
5Women LayerYannick GingrasVirgil Morgan Jr.
6Best ChipJoe BongiornoJoe Bongiorno
7Surreal IdealDexter DunnVernon Beachy
Race 33YO Filly Pace Elim 1
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1A Clean DealDouglas McNairRobert Fellows
2I’m A Lou LouTim TetrickRon Burke
3WhoompJohn De LongRoger Welch
4Prtynproud HanoverYannick GingrasBrian Brown
5Hope HillDexter DunnPetter Engblom
6Darlin’s AngelLauren TrittonJuan Cano
7Be Perfect BGLouis RoyAnthony Beaton
8Loua DipaRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
Race 43YO Colt Trot Elim 1
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Strobe LiteLouis RoyBenoit Baillargeon
2ArdonneJoe BongiornoJoe Bongiorno
3ApexDexter DunnMarcus Melander
4InexpressableScott ZeronLucas Wallin
5Diabolic HillTodd McCarthyAnnie Stoebe
6American PowerYannick GingrasMarcus Melander
7SilversteinDavid MillerMatthew Burkholder
8Jim BeamTim TetrickScott Di Domenico
9AiRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
Race 5Open Trot Single Elim
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Go Dog GoScott ZeronCarter Pinske
2Emoticon LegacyBob McClureLuc Blais
3French WineJason BartlettNancy Takter
4Private AccessTim TetrickMichael Hitchcock
5Up Your DeoÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
6Lexus KodyRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
7Gimpanzee DancerDavid MillerChristopher Beaver
8Antognoni SYannick GingrasRon Burke
9Mr MoutonTodd McCarthyÅke Svanstedt
Race 63YO Filly Trot Elim 2
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Little RoadBrady BrownRoger Hammer
2Sharp SevenJody JamiesonGeorge Ducharme
3Victorianas SecretRonnie Wrenn Jr.Vernon Beachy
4Emmas Mystery CclAndrew McCarthyNoel Daley
5SetyoursightshighDexter DunnMarcus Melander
6R RoAndy MillerJohn Butenschoen
7Kngtstlkrs GamesLouis RoyPeter Shody
Race 73YO Colt Trot Elim 2
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Zephyr KempTodd McCarthyMarcus Melander
2Big RangerTim TetrickAnette Lorentzon
3Read The RoomÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
4Captain JordanChris PageScott Di Domenico
5Captain NaughtyYannick GingrasPetter Engblom
6Spencer HanoverJason BartlettMarcus Melander
7GustavDavid MillerMark Silva
8Nix NackenScott ZeronMarcus Melander
Race 83YO Colt Pace Elim 1
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Beau JanglesJames MacDonaldDr. Ian Moore
2Gentleman’s ClubAndrew McCarthyAaron Lambert
3Funky BuddhaTim TetrickTony Dinges
4Sweet Lovin LouScott ZeronDaniel Lagace
5Redland Rocket ManJody JamiesonJohn Pentland
6UbruteRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
7Al PapiYannick GingrasRon Burke
Race 9Mare Pace Single Elim
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1The Last MartiniDouglas McNairJared Bako
2Champagne RoomRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
3Francent NLouis RoyPat Lachance
4Talk Curdy To MeJason BartlettDavid Menary
5Rocket DeoTim TetrickBrett Pelling
6Twin B Joe FreshDexter DunnChris Ryder
7Skywalker SeaJody JamiesonTodd Luther
8Rodeo Drive DeoYannick GingrasRon Burke
9Always B NaughtyAustin HannersTodd Luther
Race 103YO Colt Pace Elim 2
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1FragmentJason BartlettPetter Engblom
2Be StingYannick GingrasRon Burke
3Brandon BlvdDexter DunnAndrew Harris
4MelilloRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
5Cooperstown BoyDouglas McNairJared Bako
6Odds On Mr MambaPeter WrennMelanie Wrenn
Race 11Open Pace Elim 2
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Twisted DestinyLuke HannersVirgil Morgan Jr.
2Ervin HanoverDexter DunnDavid Menary
3Calicojack HanoverYannick GingrasRon Burke
4Dandy IdealTim TetrickBrett Pelling
5Prince Hal HanoverTodd McCarthyDr. Ian Moore
6Coaches CornerJason BartlettPetter Engblom
7Harrisburg HeistChris PageRon Burke
Race 123YO Filly Trot Elim 3
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1NuanceTodd McCarthyMarcus Melander
2Storybook LoveTodd RatchfordMatthew Bax
3CarveAndrew McCarthyNoel Daley
4Shimmering HanoverBob McClureLuc Blais
5Busy Miss Lissy SDexter DunnÅke Svanstedt
6Ginger Tree LexScott ZeronSamuel Beegle
7She’s MoniYannick GingrasNancy Takter
Race 133YO Filly Pace Elim 2
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1She’s A BulldogYannick GingrasRon Burke
2Perfect ThoughtAnthony MacDonaldJason McGinnis
3Say GoodnightTyler ButerNicholas Devita
4Sangria SummerJames MacDonaldLuc Blais
5Miss Jum JabberAndrew McCarthyBrett Pelling
6Topville LuckyTodd McCarthyAndrew Harris
7Seaside ShuffleChris PageRon Burke
No eliminations for the Mare Trot (10 entered) — all go to the Oct. 24 final. Drivers as of Oct. 15 (USTA), subject to change. Saturday’s complete entries ↗
Finals Post-Position Draws
Friday · Oct. 16
On track · live feed & Facebook
- Mare TrotAfter Race 1
- 2YO Filly TrotAfter Race 7
- 2YO Colt TrotAfter Race 10
- 2YO Colt PaceAfter Race 11
Saturday · Oct. 17
On track · live feed & Facebook
- 2YO Filly PaceAfter Race 3
- Mare PaceAfter Race 10
- 3YO Filly TrotAfter Race 12
- 3YO Filly PaceAfter Race 13
Tuesday · Oct. 20
Draw Party · Pinnacle Golf Club
- Open Pace6:15 p.m.
- Open Trot6:15 p.m.
- 3YO Colt Pace6:15 p.m.
- 3YO Colt Trot6:15 p.m.
Watch live on Facebook ↗
Elimination winners (and “Win and You’re In” Birr Castle) draw for posts 1–6; all other finalists go in an open draw.
Finals
Friday · October 23
2-Year-Old Championships · Post 6:00 PM ET
Race 72YO Filly TrotSponsored by Armitage Farm
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Nevis PeakYannick GingrasRon Burke
2Birr CastleScott ZeronMarcus Melander
3Blue RangerDexter DunnMarcus Melander
4Two Day HangoverDexter DunnMarcus Melander
5Shes A Home RunRonnie Wrenn Jr.Vernon Beachy
6Climatic HanoverYannick GingrasLucas Wallin
7Putitondad’stabScott ZeronLucas Wallin
8Dandelion WineÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
9Kissme IfyoucanAustin HannersTodd Luther
Race 92YO Filly PaceSponsored by US Trotting
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Cleveland DarbyTBATBA
2Too Pink To PassTBATBA
3We Want It AllTBATBA
4JK Lady LibertyTBATBA
5Positive ProcessTBATBA
6My Taylors SwiftTBATBA
7Cowboy CandyTBATBA
8Seaside UbeautTBATBA
9Tempting FlamesTBATBA
10AceandatenTBATBA
Race 102YO Colt TrotSponsored by Firethorn Equine
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Yankee BossTim TetrickÅke Svanstedt
2Whateverittakes ASTony HallAnette Lorentzon
3Jimdougie ArmitageÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
4Carbon FiberYannick GingrasRon Burke
5Lifetime DreamerYannick GingrasÅke Svanstedt
6Wrong Sounds RightTodd McCarthyJim Campbell
7Access NowBob McClureLuc Blais
8PresidenteTim TetrickNancy Takter
9Top ReacherScott ZeronMarcus Melander
Race 112YO Colt PaceSponsored by Woodbine Entertainment
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Blazin LouDexter DunnTony Dinges
2Mr BearMarcus MillerErv Miller
3Ocean PartyChris PageRon Burke
4Starstruck DreamerTodd McCarthyNoel Daley
5Shalom HanoverLouis RoyDr. Ian Moore
6Eastie BoyRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
7Night SurferDexter DunnVirgil Morgan Jr.
8Stonebridge BlitzRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
9L A CaptainBob McClureLuc Blais
Final fields as drawn; drivers as listed at the draw (TBA = coming with the final program); drivers may change before post time.
Night 1 total: $2.8 million · all times ET, subject to change.
Saturday · October 24
3-Year-Old, Mare & Open Championships · Post 6:00 PM ET
Race 3Open TrotSponsored by Hanover Shoe Farms
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1French WineJason BartlettNancy Takter
2Gimpanzee DancerDavid MillerChristopher Beaver
3Lexus KodyRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
4Emoticon LegacyBob McClureLuc Blais
5Antognoni SYannick GingrasRon Burke
6Go Dog GoScott ZeronCarter Pinske
7On To NorwayRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
8Super ChapterDexter DunnMarcus Melander
9Up Your DeoÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
Race 4Mare TrotSponsored by Allerage Farms
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Tactical MoniTBATBA
2Jurassic HattieTBATBA
3Miracle MavenTBATBA
4Bravo Angel STBATBA
5R DutchessTBATBA
6Warrawee MichelleTBATBA
7Woman Of PassionTBATBA
8Delaney HanoverTBATBA
9WalspeaTBATBA
10Yo TillieTBATBA
Race 53YO Filly PaceSponsored by The Red Mile
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Sangria SummerJames MacDonaldLuc Blais
2WhoompJohn DeLongRoger Welch
3Hope HillDexter DunnPetter Engblom
4Say GoodnightTyler ButerNicholas Devita
5A Clean DealDoug McNairRobert Fellows
6Darlin’s AngelLauren TrittonJuan Cano
7She’s A BulldogYannick GingrasRon Burke
8Miss Jum JabberAndrew McCarthyBrett Pelling
9Topville LuckyTodd McCarthyAndrew Harris
Race 63YO Filly TrotSponsored by The Meadowlands
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Storybook LoveTodd RatchfordMatt Bax
2Victorianas SecretRonnie Wrenn Jr.Vernon Beachy
3She’s MoniYannick GingrasNancy Takter
4Nezuko Kamado SScott ZeronMarcus Melander
5Little RoadBrady BrownRoger Hammer
6SetyoursightshighDexter DunnMarcus Melander
7CustomJason BartlettPetter Engblom
8Southwind ChaskaDexter DunnJim Oscarsson
9Busy Miss Lissy SDexter DunnÅke Svanstedt
Race 7Mare PaceSponsored by Woodland Run
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1The Last MartiniDoug McNairJared Bako
2Talk Curdy To MeJason BartlettDavid Menary
3Francent NLouis RoyPat Lachance
4Rocket DeoTim TetrickBrett Pelling
5TarapastaTBATBA
6Twin B Joe FreshDexter DunnChris Ryder
7Champagne RoomRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
8Rodeo Drive DeoYannick GingrasRon Burke
9UnreasonableTBATBA
Race 83YO Colt TrotSponsored by Dublin Valley Farm
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1American PowerYannick GingrasMarcus Melander
2Big RangerTim TetrickAnette Lorentzon
3Diabolic HillTodd McCarthyAnnie Stoebe
4InexpressableScott ZeronLucas Wallin
5Nix NackenScott ZeronMarcus Melander
6ApexDexter DunnMarcus Melander
7Strobe LiteLouis RoyBenoit Baillargeon
8Read The RoomÅke SvanstedtÅke Svanstedt
9Captain JordanChris PageScott DiDomenico
Race 93YO Colt PaceSponsored by Midland Acres
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Gentleman’s ClubAndrew McCarthyAaron Lambert
2MelilloRonnie Wrenn Jr.Ron Burke
3Funky BuddhaTim TetrickTony Dinges
4Brandon BlvdDexter DunnAndrew Harris
5Al PapiYannick GingrasRon Burke
6Sweet Lovin LouScott ZeronDaniel Lagace
7Odds On Mr MambaPeter WrennMelanie Wrenn
8FragmentJason BartlettPetter Engblom
9Cooperstown BoyDoug McNairJared Bako
Race 10Open PaceSponsored by Hunterton Farm
PPHorseDriverTrainer
1Women LayerYannick GingrasVirgil Morgan Jr.
2Best ChipJason BartlettJoe Bongiorno
3Dandy IdealTim TetrickBrett Pelling
4Calicojack HanoverYannick GingrasRon Burke
5Prince Hal HanoverTodd McCarthyIan Moore
6Ken HanoverDavid MillerRoland Mallar
7Admiral HillAndrew McCarthyPetter Engblom
8Surreal IdealDexter DunnVernon Beachy
9Ervin HanoverDexter DunnDavid Menary
Final fields as drawn; drivers as listed at the draw (TBA = coming with the final program); drivers may change before post time.
Night 2 total: $4.76 million · $8 million Breeders Crown including eliminations · all times ET, subject to change.
Full lists of horses eligible to the 2026 Breeders Crown, by division (PDF).
Eligibility lists are subject to update as payments are received.
Friday · Oct. 162-Year-Old Eliminations
Saturday · Oct. 173-Year-Old + Open Eliminations
Programs and charts for the finals will be added here.
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The Red Mile Announces Dates for 2027 Breeders Crown
by Emily Ratcliff, for The Red Mile
The Red Mile, in partnership with the Hambletonian Society, announced that the 2027 Breeders Crown finals will be held Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23 at the historic Lexington racetrack — the first time the track hosts the complete 12-division series.
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