Super Chapter Leads Harness Racing Rankings
The top-ranked trotter maintains the lead position in the latest Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Equestrian
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Super Chapter continues to hold the number one spot in the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown harness racing poll. This marks the sixth consecutive week that Super Chapter and runner-up Brandon Blvd have occupied the top two positions.
Why it matters
The poll serves as the primary gauge for identifying the sport's top performers based on ongoing evaluation from harness racing media representatives. Consistency in these rankings highlights the sustained dominance of the top contenders throughout the competitive season.
Super Chapter and Brandon Blvd have now held the top two positions for six consecutive weeks. Rankings for the 10 included horses are determined using a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 voting point system.
The players
Super Chapter
Super Chapter is the top-ranked trotter currently leading the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown harness racing poll.
Brandon Blvd
Brandon Blvd is the second-ranked harness racing horse currently holding the runner-up position behind Super Chapter.
Big Ranger
Big Ranger is a competitive harness racing horse that improved its standing to fifth place in the latest rankings.
Twin B Joe Fresh
Twin B Joe Fresh is a harness racing contender that moved up to the seventh position in the recent poll.
Best Chip
Best Chip is a horse that was previously ranked but has now dropped out of the top 10 list.
The details
Super Chapter secured its position following a win at the Dayton Trotting Derby on October 3, while Brandon Blvd remains in second after a runner-up finish in an elimination on October 17. Other notable shifts include Big Ranger moving into fifth and Twin B Joe Fresh rising to seventh, while Best Chip fell out of the top ten.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: Super Chapter won the Dayton Trotting Derby.
October 17, 2026: Brandon Blvd placed as runner-up in an elimination.
October 21, 2026: The Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll was released.
Season Trajectory
This ranking updates the standings of horses competing within the Grand Circuit harness racing season. The poll acts as a key indicator of momentum as horses prepare for the final stages of the competitive calendar.
The rankings dictate the current hierarchy for those tracking competitive harness racing form. Bettors and industry followers use these results to assess the consistency of top-tier horses like Super Chapter against their competition.
The takeaway
Maintaining top rankings for six weeks indicates a horse's exceptional consistency at the highest level of competition. Followers of the sport should watch for how these leaders perform in upcoming Grand Circuit events to see if their polling advantage holds.
What happens next
The Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll will be released every Wednesday throughout the remainder of the Grand Circuit season.
Further reading
For more information on the current state of the sport, visit United States Equestrian.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Standardbred Canada.
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