Wrong Sounds Right, Lifetime Dreamer Qualify for Crown
The two top trotters will compete for a $700,000 purse at Eldorado Scioto Downs in Columbus on October 23.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Equestrian
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Wrong Sounds Right and Lifetime Dreamer have successfully qualified for the Breeders Crown 2-Year-Old Colt and Gelding Trot final. Both horses secured their spots by winning their respective elimination races held on October 16.
Why it matters
The $700,000 final represents the pinnacle of competition for this age group, drawing the top talent in harness racing to compete for one of the sport's most prestigious titles. Securing a spot in the final is a critical career milestone for these young trotters.
Wrong Sounds Right enters the final with six wins in eight career starts and a shared world record of 1:51.1. Lifetime Dreamer qualified with a winning time of 1:52.4 in his elimination race.
The players
Wrong Sounds Right
This 2-year-old colt has established himself as a dominant force in harness racing with six wins in eight starts.
Lifetime Dreamer
This trotter shares the current world record of 1:51.1 for his age and gait class.
Eldorado Scioto Downs
Located in Columbus, this racetrack serves as the host venue for the 2026 Breeders Crown events.
The details
Wrong Sounds Right dominated his elimination race with a victory by 2-3/4 lengths, while Lifetime Dreamer advanced after winning his race by 3 lengths. For the upcoming final, Wrong Sounds Right has drawn post 6, while Lifetime Dreamer will start from post 5.
Timeline
August 8, 2026: Lifetime Dreamer previously defeated Wrong Sounds Right in competition.
October 16, 2026: Elimination races for the Breeders Crown took place.
October 23, 2026: The Breeders Crown final occurs at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
October 24, 2026: The remaining eight Breeders Crown finals are scheduled.
Season Trajectory
This final serves as the crowning moment for the 2026 harness racing season, determining the divisional champion among 2-year-old male trotters. The outcome will likely influence end-of-year award considerations and historical standings for the competing stables.
With Wrong Sounds Right drawing post 6 and Lifetime Dreamer in post 5, tactical positioning will be a primary factor in the final outcome. These starting positions are crucial metrics for bettors and analysts tracking the horses' ability to navigate the track at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
The takeaway
Racing fans should closely watch how the post-position draw impacts the speed of these elite trotters during the $700,000 final. The performance of these young horses in such a high-purse event often predicts their competitiveness in future seasons.
Further reading
For more on the current harness racing season, visit the Equestrian section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Harnesslink.
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