2017 Hambletonian Trotting Stakes

The 2017 Hambletonian made history, but not in the usual way. What The Hill crossed the finish line first, however, he was disqualified for interference in the stretch and longshot Perfect Spirit was placed first. 2017 marked the first win by disqualification in Hambletonian history. Hear from the connections of both What The Hill and Perfect Spirit.

[@mrautomatic9087]

What the fuck...nice move by the STUPID JUDGES...this is not over as there is a court hearing in NJ come January. The dumbasses at the BIG M took out the lightning lane which makes no sense. The racing at the BIG M has sucked for awhile as they are more concerned by fast times instead of good racing. The winner of the HAMBO did not even win a leg. How stupid is that one? Fucking bullshit.

[@taxisteve929]

I see there are what kinds of appeals now. I kind of figured that would happen. Being at the track that day and seeing all the angles, it was obvious that Miller's horse came out and interfered with Guardian angel, but I thought he was pushed out by the horse who was eventually placed the winner. I never got a good view of what happened on the first turn even though I bet international moni. I watched him a couple times but the camera angle was so bad it was difficult to tell. But there's no doubt in the head on what happened. The stretch. The problem is, what do you do? I think leaving the order of finish the way it was would have been closest to what the result would have been. However when there are interferences, I guess somebody has to come down, but if you bring Miller down and put him behind guardian angel, you also have to bring the six down and put him behind Miller. It's a shame this had to happen on the biggest day of the Meadowlands meet. I hadn't been there in years, and the whole race just didn't look as professional as they did years ago. I hope that with John Campbell as the head of the Hambletonian society or president whatever his title is, things will get better. He's a winner at whatever he does, and I'm sure he'll do well.

[@bigjoetube]

Andy Millers horse came in I think David Millers horse was clean

[@rockers7889]

What the hell bad call, 9 was dead

[@grantbean2631]

Dead or not WTH clearly came over and interferrred.

[@mrautomatic9087]

Jordan Stratton is a moron. He can not win and gets in David's way. This is a bad victory for harness racing as no one won. JOKE

[@jersdream]

cost me the exact and trifecta. Horrific job by the stewards.