Fans of harness racing anticipating the matchup between Chantilly and Miki And Minnie will have to wait a bit longer.
George Millar, breeder and owner of 2024 Canadian Horse of the Year Chantilly , told Trot Insider early Friday afternoon that the undefeated pacing filly would be scratched from her scheduled start in the 2025 Fan Hanover Stakes, part of the star studded Pepsi North America Cup card, at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday , June 14.
“They just did an ultrasound of her lungs and , you know, she trained okay this week but the vet said she’s got inflammation throughout her lungs and we could really hurt her if we race her “ said Millar , indicating that she really hasn’t been at her best all spring.
“I don’t want to take a chance with her , and it breaks my heart because it’s my birthday tomorrow.”
There will be less cause for Millar to celebrate on Saturday , but the bigger picture is clearly in view here: the horse comes first , and this matchup — a matchup that’s arguably the most anticipated matchup in the sport at this moment — isn’t in the cards for Saturday June 14, 2025.
“I wish Miki And Minnie all the luck in the world, and hope she wins the race,” said Millar in reference to the 2025 Fan Hanover final, which will now be a nine horse event as Woodbine Communications reported that the also eligible , Duration , will not draw in.
Chantilly (Big Jim – Shiraz Seelster) is trained by Nick Gallucci for Millar Farms of Stouffville, Ont. She’s perfect in her 12 lifetime appearances with more than $915,000 in earnings.
