Dewey might miss Breeders Crown.
Dewey might miss Breeders Crown.
Deweycheatumnhowe has developed a throat abscess, jeopardizing his appearance next weekend in the Breeders Crown.
The Hambletonian winner, and a leading contender for Harness Horse of the Year honors, is heavily favored in the 3-year-old Colt Trot, one of eight finals worth a combined $4.9 million at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Nov. 29.
Fortunately, his division did not require an elimination, which would have been held Saturday night. If the problem clears, Deweycheatumnhowe could still attempt to join Mack Lobell (1987) and Malabar Man (1997) as the only trotting colts to win Breeders Crowns at 2 and 3.
In two years he has never had a thing wrong with him, so I guess it had to happen sometime, said trainer and driver Ray Schnittker. Ill wait till Monday and see what Im going to do. Were lucky there was no elimination.
Deweycheatumnhowe has won 22-of-24 starts, earning over $3 million.
