ORLANDO, Fla. — At the recent Dan Patch Awards banquet hosted by the U.S. Harness Writers Association, the remarkable Twin B Joe Fresh was celebrated as the 2024 Horse of the Year in harness racing. This impressive female pacer, who achieved a flawless record of ten victories in stakes and invitational finals last year, garnered 126 out of 142 votes in the selection process.
The four-year-old pacer not only claimed the prestigious Horse of the Year title but also earned the title of Pacer of the Year. Throughout her racing season, Twin B Joe Fresh demonstrated exceptional performance, finishing in either first or second place in every race she participated in, culminating in an outstanding 11 wins and total earnings of $895,562. She is jointly owned by trainer Chris Ryder and driver Dexter Dunn, alongside partners Peter Trebotica and Barry Spak.
This recognition marks Ryder’s inaugural win as Horse of the Year, while for Dunn, it represents his second achievement in this category. On the same evening, Dunn received accolades as Driver of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the sport.
Additionally, the honors extended to five-year-old mare Jiggy Jog S, who made headlines by winning last year’s $1 million MGM Yonkers International, earning her the title of Trotter of the Year.
The event also acknowledged several other distinguished individuals within the harness racing community, including Trainer of the Year Noel Daley, Owner of the Year Burke Racing/Weaver Bruscemi, and Rising Star Brett Beckwith, celebrating their significant achievements within the industry.
