Allegiant ‘a blessing’ to Smith family

At 1h11, on November 7, 2024 • By Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

For owner Ryan Smith, winning a Breeders Crown with Allegiant was a thrill. To share the experience with his three horse-loving daughters made it even more special.

Allegiant captured the Breeders Crown for 3-year-old female trotters 11 days ago at The Meadowlands by 2-1/4 lengths over R Melina in a stakes-record-equaling 1:51.1. The outcome triggered tears of joy as well as plenty of hugs and smiles among Smith and his girls Lily, Sophia and Ella, who range in age from 8 to soon-to-be 14.

Read the story.

Page 1 Copy 2 Created with Sketch. Related articles

12
Jun.

Undefeated Be Perfect BG Faces Her Toughest Test Yet

By Laurent Sauvé

Harness racing fans will have their eyes on Woodbine Mohawk this Saturday, June 13, as a spectacular 13-race card featuring m...

Read more
12
Jun.

Celtic Dawn tries turf in NYSSS Cupecoy’s Joy

By Aqueduct Racetrack

Blue Devil Racing Stable’s New York homebred Celtic Dawn is 2-for-2 on dirt and will try the lawn for the first time in Satur...

Read more
12
Jun.

Today’s Picks on Friday, June 12

By QJC Webmaster

Gulfstream (T) – 7th race: (3) OH CAPTAIN (Ron Nicoletti) Woodbine (T) – 7th race: (5) PHILIP BANKS (Doug McPherson)...

Read more