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Peanutbutterfalcon Named 2025 Minnesota Horse of the Year
The trotter set a new earnings record in the state's three-year-old colt division.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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At the annual Minnesota Harness Racing awards banquet, Peanutbutterfalcon was named the 2025 Horse of the Year after earning a record $136,580 as the state's top three-year-old colt trotter.
Why it matters
Peanutbutterfalcon's dominant season and record-setting earnings highlight the continued growth and popularity of harness racing in Minnesota, a sport that has seen increased interest and participation in recent years.
The details
Peanutbutterfalcon, a trotter sired by Quality Kemp out of Lindy's On Fire, captured the three-year-old colt trotter of the year title in 2025 after an exceptional campaign that saw the horse earn a record $136,580 in prize money.
- The annual Minnesota Harness Racing awards banquet was held on February 21, 2026.
- Peanutbutterfalcon was named the 2025 Horse of the Year at the event.
The players
Peanutbutterfalcon
A trotter sired by Quality Kemp out of Lindy's On Fire, Peanutbutterfalcon was named the 2025 Minnesota Horse of the Year after a record-setting season as the state's top three-year-old colt trotter.
Minnesota Harness Racing, Inc.
The organization that hosted the annual awards banquet where Peanutbutterfalcon was named 2025 Horse of the Year.
Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack
The venue that hosted the Minnesota Harness Racing awards banquet on February 21, 2026.
The takeaway
Peanutbutterfalcon's dominant performance and record-setting earnings demonstrate the continued growth and popularity of harness racing in Minnesota, a state that has seen increased interest and participation in the sport in recent years.
