What About Those Crowns?

I couldn’t wait to come in this morning and talk to everyone about the Breeders Crowns—some great races, some big upsets, some disappointments. It was great to see Muscle Hill go out like that, especially since the BC has proved a stumbling block for so many other trotting champions. What a great year he had—it is sad to see him go. Well Said, on the other hand, had his share of challenges this year, and I was so disappointed to see him struggle in the Crown. His Jug performance left me breathless, and I wish we could have seen the same horse come out Saturday, but it was not to be.

Reports from the USTA staffers “on the ground” said Crown night was cold and blustery, and it seems the greatest shame comes from having the weather be perhaps a contributing factor in determining year-end championships. When the races are at the Meadowlands, the lateness of the season has been a factor; in Canada it’s the impact of the Great White North’s climate. Wonder how that will change when the races head to Pocono next year?

What do you think? E-mail me at nkraft@ustrotting.com so we can talk.

BTW, have you seen Adam Bowden’s blog where he is soliciting suggestions for whom to next breed Loyal Opposition? —some unique ideas are coming out.

http://innerworkingsofabreedingfarm.blogspot.com/

Have a great day,

Nicole