Shake It Cerry, owned by Solveig’s Racing Partners and trained by Jimmy Takter, received 14 votes for Horse of the Year. Three-year-old filly Shake It Cerry was named Trotter of the Year, finishing 22 votes ahead of runner-up Sebastian K, 59-37. Only 16 people that voted JK Shesalady as the best pacer gave their Horse of the Year vote to their Trotter of the Year selection, compared to 22 for Sweet Lou. The anomaly occurred because a greater number of voters that selected JK Shesalady for Pacer of the Year on their ballot also voted her their Horse of the Year. Harness Writers Association and American Harness Racing Secretaries, must choose their Horse of the Year from either their Pacer of the Year or Trotter of the Year selection. It is the first time a Pacer of the Year or Trotter of the Year – categories introduced in 1970 – failed to receive Horse of the Year. JK Shesalady won by five votes, 57-52, over fellow pacer Sweet Lou in the tightest Horse of the Year finish since seven-year-old trotting gelding Savoir beat three-year-old filly pacer Silk Stockings, 52-49, in 1975.įive-year-old Sweet Lou, however, was named Pacer of the Year after besting JK Shesalady by one vote, 74-73, in that category. Harness Writers Association announced Thursday (December 18) during a Dan Patch Awards presentation at Meadowlands Racetrack. JK Shesalady, who was undefeated in 12 races for breeder/owner 3 Brothers Stables and trainer Nancy Johansson, became the first two-year-old female pacer in harness racing history to be named Horse of the Year, the U.S.

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