2006 Breeders Crown 2 and 3-Year-Old Races

Donato Hanover wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 2-year-old Colt Trot

Donato Hanover wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 2-year-old Colt Trot

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In the $683,100 Two-Year-Old Male Trot, Donato Hanover won by 3 lengths in a track record-equaling 1:56. Driven by Ron Pierce, the 3- favorite made a first-over move on the final turn and overtook Adrian Chip at the top of the stretch en route to the victory. He has won 8 of 9 races in his young career. "I just wanted the race to set up and I was going to float him up there and ask him to go turning for home, and that's what we did," Pierce said. "He's a beautiful colt, just gorgeous. I never even let him trot tonight; he's got real nice manners." Donato Hanover was mid-pack through the first half-mile before making his move. Pierce had to take hold of the colt on the turn when Adrian Chip drifted a bit, but never lost momentum. "I had a big grip on him and wanted to float him up there," Pierce said. "He threw a step at me and I had to gather him, but he didn't mean anything by it." 24-1 Relentless Duke made a late charge in the stretch to get second place, followed by 21-1 Adrian Chip and 12-1 Mythical Lindy.
Results chart

• Donato Hanover wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 2-year-old Colt Trot
• Susies Magic wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 3-year-old Filly Trot
• Calgary Hanover wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 2-year-old Filly Pace
• Majestic Son wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 3-year-old Colt Trot
• Possess The Magic wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 2-year-old Filly Trot
• My Little Dragon wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 3-year-old Filly Pace
• Charley Barley wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 2-year-old Colt Pace
• Shark Gesture wins the 2006 Breeders Crown 3-year-old Colt Pace