Twin B Joe Fresh Wins Breeders Crown Mare Pace
The six-year-old horse secured a victory in the Grade 1 final at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Equestrian
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Twin B Joe Fresh captured the Grade 1 Breeders Crown Mare Pace title on October 24, 2026. The horse defeated runner-up Francent N by three-quarters of a length in a winning time of 1:48.1.
Why it matters
This victory adds another significant milestone to a historic career that has seen the horse achieve 43 wins in 63 starts. The win confirms the horse's continued dominance in high-level pacing competition as the owners weigh plans for next season.
Twin B Joe Fresh secured the win with a final quarter split of :26, paying $3.20 to win. The horse has now recorded 7 victories in 14 starts throughout the 2026 racing season.
The players
Twin B Joe Fresh
A six-year-old champion pacing horse with over $4.3 million in career earnings.
Dexter Dunn
A highly successful harness racing driver who recorded his 27th Breeders Crown victory.
Chris Ryder
The professional trainer responsible for the development and conditioning of Twin B Joe Fresh.
Eldorado Scioto Downs
The harness racing track in Columbus that served as the venue for the Grade 1 final.
The details
Driven by Dexter Dunn and trained by Chris Ryder, the horse trailed in fourth position before moving first-over in the stretch to seize the lead. Twin B Joe Fresh has now finished in the top three in 58 of its 63 lifetime races.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: Twin B Joe Fresh won the Breeders Crown Mare Pace.
2024: Twin B Joe Fresh won the Mare Pace.
2025: Twin B Joe Fresh missed the Breeders Crown final.
Season Trajectory
This victory solidifies the horse's legacy within the landscape of the Breeders Crown Mare Pace. It marks a return to the winner's circle for the camp after missing the final in 2025, significantly bolstering the horse's standing in current harness racing rankings.
Bettors who backed the horse received a $3.20 payout on their win tickets. The horse's dominant 2026 performance, including $920,108 in seasonal earnings, makes it a top-tier performer for anyone tracking major stakes race metrics.
The takeaway
Twin B Joe Fresh continues to define excellence in harness racing with 43 career wins. Owners are currently deliberating the future of the star pacer for the upcoming season.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Standardbred Canada.
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