Harness: Charlie May honored as Ohio's Horse of the Year

Charlie May, the Ohio 3-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year, has been named the 2021 Ohio Horse of the Year.

Charlie May, the son of McArdle out of Stipple Hanover, hit the board in 17 of 22 starts, winning ten races and earning $879,400 for owner and breeder Don Tiger. Charlie May's lifetime earnings now top $1.2 million.

Charlie May's wins included three legs of the Ohio Sires Stakes, the Carl Milstein Memorial at MGM Northfield Park, an Ohio State Fair Stakes division, the Ohio Breeders Championship, and the Matron Stakes at Dover Downs. He also crossed the finish line first in the Meadowlands Pace but was placed ninth for causing interference. That decision is under appeal.

Tiger says he is grateful that Charlie May won Horse of the Year.

"It's been an amazing two-year ride. I've had two miracles in my life, one was Charlie May, and the other is my son Julian," remarked Tiger. "I love Charlie's story, and I think he represents Ohio very well."

Tiger thanked trainer Steve Carter and caretaker Ben Lindsey for putting Charlie May in the position to win the award.

"I love Ohio racing. It's the only place I race, and I'm happy for Steve and Ben, all the people in the barn and the fans who appreciate Charlie's story," he stated.

Charlie May was honored during the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association's annual awards banquet on January 15th.

--press release (OHHA)--