Breeders Crown 2YO Colt & Gelding Pace
| Location | United States & Canada |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1984 |
| Race type | Harness race for Standardbred pacers |
| Website | Hambletonian Society, Inc. |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (1,609 metres or 8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | various |
| Qualification | 2-year-old colts & geldings |
| Purse | $600,000 (2016) |
The Breeders 2YO Colt & Gelding Pace is a harness racing event for two-year-old Standardbred male pacers. It is one part of the Breeders Crown annual series of twelve races for both Standardbred pacers and trotters. 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. The 2017 race will be held at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, United States.
In the October 12, 1984 inaugural running of the Breeders Crown pace for two-year-old males, Dragon's Lair scored what is widely regarded as one of the most memorable wins in the series history when he upset the previously undefeated Nihilator in a then world record time of 1:54 1/5.
In 2010, Pocono Downs became the first venue to host all 12 events on a single night.
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