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In a stellar field of nominees for the 2025 Living Horse Hall of Fame, you could make a case for each of the eight candidates up for election in The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s ballot which closes in a couple of days.
This years nominees are: Ariana G (Muscle Hill), Check Me Out (Donato Hanover), Marion Marauder (Muscle Hill), Nuncio (Andover Hall), Pure Country (Somebeachsomewhere), Put On A Show (Rocknroll Hanover), Shake It Cerry (Donato Hanover) and Shartin N (Tintin In America).
You can check out their achievements and biographies by clicking the link here.
While each of the nominees has credentials to justify their inclusion on the ballots, we believe Shartin N stands out as the most deserving candidate among the list of elite pacers and trotters due to her unmatched achievements as the female pacing queen of this generation.
Historic Milestones: Shartin N was the first pacing mare and the first Standardbred bred outside of North America to win the prestigious U.S. Horse of the Year title in 2019. This accolade underscores her groundbreaking contributions to the sport and her dominance in a field traditionally led by male pacers.
Record-Breaking Performance: Shartin N holds the record as the fastest female pacer in history, completing a mile in an extraordinary 1:46.4 at The Meadowlands in the Lady Liberty, a record that still stands today. In an era where the majority of records are broken on the lightning quick Red Mile in Kentucky, the fact she achieved her world record in New Jersey only adds to the achievement.
SHARTIN N WORLD RECORD REPLAY
Career Longevity and Earnings: Across her illustrious career, Shartin N won 46 of her 68 starts and accumulated over $2.7 million in earnings. Her consistency and ability to maintain peak performance over her four seasons in North America was remarkable. She was the first pacing mare to win a million dollars in a single season in 2018 and repeated the feat again in 2019.
Significant Victories: Shartin N triumphed in numerous prestigious events, including the Breeders Crown, Blue Chip Matchmaker Series, Lady Liberty, and Roses Are Red Stakes. These wins highlight her versatility and ability to dominate in top-tier races across multiple circuits.
International Impact: Bred in New Zealand and purchased out of Australia, Shartin N’s success brought global recognition to harness racing, showcasing the strength of international talent on the North American stage.
While the other candidates boast remarkable careers, Shartin N’s combination of historic firsts, record-breaking performances, and international prominence solidifies her as the most deserving inductee in the 2025 class of nominees.
Career Stats
Lifetime: 68 Starts, 46 wins, 12 seconds, 1 third, $2,667,563, p,6,1:46.4M
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