NATIONAL STANDARDBRED POLL

The National Standardbred poll conducted by Hambletonian Society-Breeders Crown, covering racing performances through Oct. 7. Rankings based on the votes of 30 sports and harness racing media representatives with first-place votes in parentheses, age and gait, record (starts, 1sts, 2nds, 3rds), total points and last week’s ranking. (P-Pacer, T-Trotter)

1. Beach Towel (29) 3-P 22-17-4-0 299 1 2. Miss Easy 2-P 15-13-1-1 221 2 3. TKs Skipper 5-P 27-19-3-0 203 3 4. Town Pro (1) 3-P 15-12-2-1 202 4 5. Harmonious 3-T 14-10-0-0 156 4 6. Jake And Elwood 3-P 21-12-4-2 155 6 7. Die Laughing 2-P 7-5-2-0 112 10 8. Apache’s Fame 3-P 21-16-2-2 74 7 9. Dornrn Bluegrass 4-P 245-13-4-1 70 8 10. In the Pocket 3-P 20-10-5-2 50

Others receiving votes: Caesar’s Jackpot 48, Kiev Hanover 22, Topnotcher 11, A Worthy Lad 9, Charlie Ten Hitch 9, Artsplace 8, Lexie 5, Tooter Scooter 3, No Sex Please 1.