• Source: Breeders Crown Open Trot

The Breeders Crown Open Trot is a harness racing event for Standardbred trotters. It is one part of the Breeders Crown annual series of twelve races for both Standardbred trotters and pacers. The Open Trot for horses age four and older was first run in 1985. It is contested over a distance of one mile. Race organizers have awarded the event to various racetracks across North America.




Historical race events


In 2023, Ake Svanstedt became the first trainer to win the race three times by winning his third straight.
Six trainers have won the race twice: Charles Sylvester (1988, 1994), Ron Waples, Jr. (1990, 1992), Jimmy Takter (1998, 2015), Jim Doherty (2002, 2003), Trond Smedshammer (2004, 2006), Linda Toscano (2012, 2013).




North American locations


Meadowlands Racetrack (Mxx) New Jersey (14)
Mohawk Raceway (Moh) Ontario (7)
Woodbine Racetrack (Wdb) Ontario (4)
Harrah's Hoosier Park (HoP) Indiana (3)
Pocono Downs (Pcd) Pennsylvania (3)
Freehold Raceway (Fhl) New Jersey (1)
The Meadows Racetrack (Mea) Pennsylvania (1)
Pompano Park (Ppk) Florida (1)
Freestate Raceway (Fsr) Maryland (1)
Delaware County Fairgrounds racetrack (Dela) Ohio (1)
Louisville Downs (Lou) Kentucky (1)
Sportsmans Park (Spt) Illinois (1)
Saratoga Raceway (Stg) New York (1)




Records


Most wins by a horse

2 – No Sex Please (1990, 1992), Fool's Goal (2002, 2003), Ecurie D (2021, 2022)
Most wins by a driver

6 – John Campbell (1985, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2008)
Most wins by a trainer

3 – Ake Svanstedt (2021, 2022, 2023)
Stakes record

1:51 0/0 – Market Share (2013), Commander Crowe (2014), Ecurie D Dk (2022)




Winners of the Breeders Crown Open Trot






References

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• Breeders Crown Open Trot
• Breeders Crown Open Mare Trot
• Breeders Crown
• Breeders Crown 2YO Filly Trot
• Breeders Crown 3YO Filly Trot
• Yannick Gingras
• Harness racing
• Varenne
• 1985 in sports
• Breeders' Cup Classic