IICD is racing in the Messenger because of BIG $$$$$ , This race doesn't carry the tradition it had in the bygone era, The Breeders Crown is MUCH more important now !
New Triple Crown = Meadowlands Pace , North America Cup, Breeders Crown
Get over it , the Messenger, Jug and Cane are only in the top 10 Now, perhaps 4th, 6th & 7th in importance.
One big reason is so OBVIOUS small tracks .
The T-Breds were smart enough years ago to get rid of the bull rings, when will we ever learn ?!