Atlantic Breeders Crown – Atlantic Sires Stakes

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The Atlantic Sires Stakes program culminates with the Atlantic Breeders Crown championship each year. Participation in the championship weekend is determined by point standings at the end of the season, so every race counts!

The Atlantic Sires Stakes program is open to two and three-year-old pacers and trotters sired by a stallion registered with the program for the applicable breeding year. There are six divisions in the racing series, which will take place at five racetracks in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island this year.

Who is eligible to race in Atlantic Sires Stakes races?

The Atlantic Sires Stakes program is open to two and three-year-old pacers and trotters sired by a stallion registered with the program for the applicable breeding year.

A full list of eligible horses can be found here.

Where are the races held throughout the season?

There are six divisions in the racing series, which will take place at five racetracks in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island this year.

You can view the full Atlantic Sires Stakes schedule by clicking here.

Which track is hosting this year's Atlantic Breeders Crown weekend of champions?

Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at Charlottetown Driving Park is hosting the Atlantic Breeders Crown weekend of champions for 2026.

You can get more details about the weekend of champions, including directions to the racetrack, by clicking the following hyperlinks for the consolation and final events.

How are points awarded for the Atlantic Breeders Crown weekend of champions?

Horses will be allowed an opportunity to participate in the Championship Final in order of priority based on points accumulated in A and trot events that season. Points will be awarded as follows; 1st place — 9, 2nd place — 7, 3rd place — 6, 4th place — 5, 5th place — 4, 6th place -3, 7th place – 2 and 8th place -1. Ties will be decided by lot. If any AtSS event is declared a “No Contest”, 3 points will be assigned to each unoffending horse deemed to have started.

You can view the current point standings by clicking here.

Weekend of Champions

Charlottetown is hosting the Atlantic Breeders Crown weekend of champions again in 2026. Consolations kicks off the racing portion of the weekend on Saturday, October 3. The championship finals cap off the festivities on Sunday, October 4.

The Charlottetown Driving Park first opened its doors for standardbred harness racing October 2, 1888. It’s been an amazing journey that has touched every Island community over the years. Visitors from around the world come to Prince Edward Island to experience an island tradition and visit “the Kentucky of Canada”.