Super Chapter Retained Top Equestrian Ranking
The horse held the first-place spot in the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll for the second consecutive week.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Equestrian
Super Chapter has maintained its position as the number one horse in the latest Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown rankings. The top five horses remained unchanged in the Week 15 poll results.
Why it matters
These rankings provide a benchmark for the premier horses competing throughout the Grand Circuit season. They reflect current performance trends based on assessments from harness racing media representatives.
The rankings utilize a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 voting point scale to evaluate competitors. The top five positions remained static, while Shalom Hanover rose to sixth place and Nezuko Kamado S dropped to ninth.
The players
Super Chapter
Super Chapter is the current top-ranked horse in the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll.
Hambletonian Society
The Hambletonian Society is a key organization in harness racing that oversees major stakes events and manages industry rankings.
The details
The rankings are determined by votes from media representatives covering the harness racing industry. The latest update confirms the stability of the current field as the season progresses through the Grand Circuit schedule.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: The Week 15 poll results were officially released.
Season Trajectory
The weekly poll serves as a vital tracking tool throughout the Grand Circuit harness racing season. These consistent updates help define the competitive hierarchy as horses move toward year-end stakes events.
With Super Chapter holding the top spot, bettors and fans should note the stability of the top five horses entering the late-season stretch. Shifts in the rankings for horses in the sixth through ninth positions indicate increasing volatility in the mid-tier of the standings.
The takeaway
Maintaining the top rank for consecutive weeks highlights the consistent performance required to lead the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll. Enthusiasts should monitor these weekly shifts to understand which horses are gaining momentum as the Grand Circuit season nears its conclusion.
What happens next
The Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll will continue to release new rankings every Wednesday throughout the remainder of the Grand Circuit season.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing competitions, visit the Equestrian section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Standardbred Canada.
