Grove City, OH — For the first time, a tie has named Charlie May and Dunkin’ as the Ohio 2024 co-older Pacers of the Year.
Owned and bred by Don Tiger, Charlie May hit the board in 13 of 21 starts last year. The 6-year-old gelding by Mcardle won the $85,000 Ohio Sires Stakes Veterans Championship, upping his seasonal earnings to $224,230.
Charlie May claims a lifetime record of 30-22-10 in 84 starts with $2,276,365 in the bank. Steve Carter conditions the pacer.
Charlie May received divisional honors in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Additionally, he was named Ohio Horse of the Year in 2021.
Dunkin’ won the $315,000 Dan Patch, lowering his lifetime mark to 1:49.1.
The 4-year-old Pet Rock gelding hit the board in 20 of 35 starts in 2024, winning nine and bankrolling $419,228. Scott DiDomenico trains for owner Betty Clegg. Stonegate Standardbred Farms bred Dunkin’.
Charlie May and Dunkin’ will be honored at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association annual awards banquet on Jan. 18 at the Marriott Columbus Airport in Columbus, Ohio. Seats are sold out.
The 2024 Ohio Horse of the Year will be announced at the awards banquet.