Jay Bergman for Breeders Crown
Clara Molski’s late husband David told her back in the early 90’s “You can’t make money in the horse business.” But after the pair bought into Yankee Dreamboat and the promising trotting filly captured the Goldsmith Maid at Garden State Park in 1992, Clara had convinced her husband that indeed you could.
The couple built Dreamlands Farm, a 105-acre plot in Cream Ridge, New Jersey and pretty much built their own farm with training track included. ...
Autumn Escapade Provides A Different Kind of Thrill for Dave Miller
David Miller has earned nearly $140 million in career purses as a driver and is on his way to a sixth consecutive season with at least $10 million. So it might be surprising to learn that when he drove Autumn Escapade to a world-record-equaling mile of 1:53.2 in the $93,500 Ms Versatility on September 23, it gave Miller his most lucrative victory as an owner.
Making it even more memorable is the fact Miller and his wife, Misty, got the victory in their home state of Ohio, at the Delaware ...
Rock N Roll Heaven and One More Laugh headed for Breeders Crown Showdown at Mohegan
WILKES-BARRE, PA (October 2, 2010, 2010)—Rock N Roll Heaven and archrival One More Laugh are headed for a Breeders Crown showdown when the finals are held Saturday (October 9) at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
The top two three-year-old pacers in North America will be seeking the coveted Breeders Crown after both won their elimination races Saturday evening at the Northeastern Pennsylvania racetrack.
Rock N Roll Heaven, coming off those 1:49.2 ...
Not Enough does just enough to win Crown Mares Elim
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Not Enough won the battle of the shuffle in the solo elim for Breeders Crown Mare Pace at Pocono Downs, Oct. 2, going the mile in 1:50.2.
Steve Elliot’s mare came around to take the top after she lost it to Tug River Princess, who lost it to On The Glass, who fought off “Tug” trying to take it again as three-quarters blistered in 1:21.3.
“I wanted to get position, kicked the plugs early and fired her up,” said driver Jim Morrill, Jr. ...
Ultimate Cameron holds on in first filly Crown trot elim
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Ultimate Cameron, the 1-2 choice, won the first Breeders Crown soph-filly trot elim at Pocono Downs, Oct. 2, going the mile in 1:54.
Taking the top from the start, “Cameron” had a few threats. First, longshot Levi’s Lady left with her and challenged before breaking and then coming back a second time to battle.
When “Lady” was done, Fortunes Dream picked up the challenge with a three-wide brush around the tiring Lady.
Cameron kept ...
Breeders Crown Filly Pace elim one goes to Put On A Show
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The first of two filly-pacer elims for the Breeders Crown sophs went to the big choice, Put On A Show, at Pocono Downs, Oct. 2. The mile went in 1:50.2.
Northwest Hanover bravely took the lead early but lost it to Put On A Show at the :55.1 half. “Northwest” was done at three-quarters, finishing fourth.
Naughtytiltheend attempted a first-up challenge but had nothing left late.
Higher And Higher closed stoutly, passing tired ones, she came way ...
Breeders Crown Filly-pace elim two dominated by Cannae Cammie
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The second of two filly-pacer elims for the Breeders Crown sophs went to Cannae Cammie at Pocono Downs, Oct. 2. The mile went in 1:50.2.
“When I saw the other filly coming at her I thought we were in trouble,” said trainer Paul Reid, who said he loves Jim Morrill, Jr. and his filly as a team.
“Cannae” went right for the lead and commanded the fractions. In the process she hung the big favorite, Western Silk, at the half and three-quarters.
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‘Rock’ solid in second colt-pace elim
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – His foes tried to make a drama of this, the second colt-pacer elim for the Breeders Crown at Pocono Downs, Oct. 2, but Rock N Roll Heaven took control and sped up to leave tons of space between the wire and We Will See, who finished second.
The mile went in 1:49.1.
“He got real good this time last year.,” said trainer Bruce Saunders, admitting that he doesn’t care how “Rock” wins, leaving the judgement to driver Dan Dube.
Shoobee’s ...
Fashion Feline’ filly fierce in trot elim two
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The second of a trio of Breeders Crown elims for filly trotter sophs went to Fashion Feline at Pocono Downs, Oct. 2. The mile went in 1:55.2.
The Jim Campbell-trained filly did some dueling early as Coast Rica urged to the top during a :27.4 first panel. “Costa” took over, giving “Feline” a ground-saving pocket trip while Up Front Juansteen came first up to make a lunge at the leader.
On the inside, Feline was able to close and overcome ...
Behindclosedoors is awesome in soph Crown filly-trot elim nightcap
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The last Breeders Crown elim for filly trotter sophs went to Behindclosedoors at Pocono Downs, Oct. 2. The mile went in 1:54.3.
Munis Blue Chip took the top early with Merger Blue Chip until that one broke.
But from the rail “Behindclose” was not content to take a pocket trip; she took over and cruised through a half in :56.2, moving onto three-quarters in 1:24.2 and soaring home with daylight between the finish line and second-place Impressive Kemp.
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