US EditionNordic Catcher S wins 100th Hambletonian in record time
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY, AUG 2 – Nordic Catcher S set a stakes record of 1:50 to win the $1 million Hambletonian Stakes, marking Ake Svanstedt’s third victory as both trainer and driver.
- At the Meadowlands on August 2, 2025, Nordic Catcher S claimed victory in the centennial running of the Hambletonian, with driver and trainer Ake Svanstedt earning his third title in the prestigious event.
- The race featured a strong field including unbeaten Super Chapter and favorite Maryland, setting the stage for a high-stakes $1 million Grade 1 event.
- Nordic Catcher S took the lead late, overtaking Go Dog Go mid-stretch and maintained a final acceleration to defeat Super Chapter by 1¼ lengths.
- Nordic Catcher S, the 9-2 third choice, set a stakes record of 1:50 and paid $11.20 to win, earning $500,000 and bringing career earnings to $813,285.
- The victory reinforced Svanstedt’s status as a top trainer and driver, who praised Nordic Catcher S’s form and called the win a great and historical achievement.
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Nordic Catcher S wins in the 100th Hambletonian
EAST RUTHERFORD — Nordic Catcher S delivered a powerhouse performance as he stormed down the stretch to win Saturday’s $1 million Hambletonian in the 100th edition of America’s Trotting Classic for 3-year-olds the Meadowlands. Nordic Catcher S left quickly from post six for driver-trainer Ake Svanstedt and settled in third behind early leader Go Dog Go. Nordic Catcher S steadily applied pressure, moving first-over at the half, with favored Maryl…
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Asbury Park Press NJNordic Catcher S (9-2 odds) at Meadowlands takes 100th edition of Hambletonian trotting race
Nordic Catcher S won the 100th edition of the $1 million Grade 1 Hambletonian at the Meadowlands in a stakes-record 1:50 mile.
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Nordic Catcher S wins 100th Hambletonian in record time
Nordic Catcher S won the 100th Hambletonian in a stakes-record 1:50 on Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack, giving driver and trainer Ake Svanstedt his third victory in harness racing’s signature event.
Nordic Catcher S sets stakes record to win Hambletonian
Åke Svanstedt won for the third time in the $1 million Hambletonian Stakes, capturing the 100th edition of America’s trotting classic for 3-year-olds with Nordic Catcher S setting a stakes-record of 1:50.0 for the mile Saturday at Meadowlands. Super Chapter finished second, one length behind the winner, followed by 3-2 favorite Maryland in third. The previous stakes record of 1:50.1 was set by colt Muscle Hill in 2009 and equaled by filly Ramona…
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