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Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers

The Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers consists of the following horse races:

  1. Cane Pace
  2. Messenger Stakes
  3. Little Brown Jug

The traditional order of the races was Cane Pace, Little Brown Jug, and Messenger. In 2004, the Messenger moved its race to precede the Little Brown Jug, creating the current order.

Since its inauguration in 1956, only ten horses have ever won the Pacing Triple Crown. They are:

  1. Adios Butler - (1959)
  2. Bret Hanover - (1965)
  3. Romeo Hanover - (1966)
  4. Rum Customer - (1968)
  5. Most Happy Fella - (1970)
  6. Niatross - (1980)
  7. Ralph Hanover - (1983)
  8. Western Dreamer - (1997)
  9. Blissful Hall - (1999)
  10. No Pan Intended - (2003)
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