Wrong Sounds Right, Lifetime Dreamer Win Crown Prelims

The two-year-old trotters secured their spots in the $700,000 Breeders Crown final after victories at Eldorado Scioto Downs.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Equestrian

Wrong Sounds Right, Lifetime Dreamer Win Crown Prelims

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Wrong Sounds Right and Lifetime Dreamer successfully advanced to the Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Colt & Gelding Trot final following their respective elimination wins. Both horses will compete for the $700,000 purse in Columbus this coming Friday.

Why it matters

Winning these elimination races earns these top-tier trotters a spot in one of the most prestigious championship events for young harness horses. Their performance in Columbus dictates the starting positions for the final contest.

Wrong Sounds Right enters the final with $889,578 in career earnings, while Lifetime Dreamer holds $256,987 in total career earnings. Both horses look to improve upon their elimination times of 1:53.1 and 1:52.4 respectively.

The players

Wrong Sounds Right

This two-year-old trotter has achieved six wins in eight career starts, including a victory in the prestigious Mohawk Million.

Lifetime Dreamer

This contender secured his spot in the final after winning his elimination heat with a track record time of 1:52.4.

Eldorado Scioto Downs

Located in Columbus, this harness racing facility served as the host site for the Breeders Crown elimination races.

The details

Wrong Sounds Right dominated his heat, defeating Carbon Fiber by 2-3/4 lengths, while Lifetime Dreamer navigated an outside move down the stretch to secure his win. The two trotters have now secured the fifth and sixth starting positions for the upcoming championship final.

Oct. 16, 2026: Elimination races were held at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Oct. 23, 2026: Breeders Crown two-year-old championships are held.
Oct. 24, 2026: The remaining eight Breeders Crown finals take place.

The Big Picture

This race follows the momentum of the Mohawk Million at Woodbine Mohawk Park, setting the stage for the final championship event. The results from these eliminations significantly alter the competitive outlook for the Breeders Crown title.

Wrong Sounds Right will start from post six while Lifetime Dreamer takes post five in the championship final. These positioning changes will determine the strategic approach for each trainer in the high-stakes $700,000 race.

The takeaway

The performance of these two-year-old trotters signals a shift in the competitive hierarchy of the current racing season. Spectators should monitor post positions closely, as the interior gates often provide a tactical advantage in the final crown event.

What happens next

The final race for the Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Colt & Gelding Trot is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, where the $700,000 purse will be awarded.