Charlie May named Ohio Horse of the Year

Grove City, Ohio – 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 McCardle 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 Sire Stakes, the Carl Milstein Memorial at MGM Northfield Park, the Ohio State Fair Stakes, the Ohio Breeders Championship, and the Matron Stakes at Dover Downs.

He also crossed the finishing line first in the Meadowlands Pace but was placed last for interference which 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.  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,”

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

Cutline:  Charlie May’s owner Don Tiger accepts the 2021 Ohio Horse of the Year award at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Annual Awards Banquet Photo credit: Brad Conrad For more information: Frank Fraas ffraas@ohha.com  614-221-3650   PHOTO CREDIT: Brad Conrad   The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) is a non-profit organization serving Standardbred horse owners, breeders, trainers, drivers, and fans who participate in the sport of harness racing in the Buckeye State. OHHA was founded in 1953. The mission of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is to preserve, protect, promote, and serve the entire Standardbred industry in Ohio and beyond.
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