Moni Maker
Moni Maker (February 23, 1993 – May 2, 2014) was an American Standardbred racemare who was one of the most successful trotters in history. After her initial success in her native country she was campaigned internationally, winning major races in France, Sweden, Denmark and Italy. Her biggest wins included the Hambletonian Oaks, Elitloppet, Copenhagen Cup, Breeders Crown and Prix d'Amérique. Moni Maker retired with 67 wins, 18 seconds and 10 thirds in 105 races earning $5,589,256. Background Moni Maker was a bay mare bred in the United States by David and Fredericka Caldwell. She was sired by Speedy Crown out of Nan's Catch by Bonefish. Racing career Moni Maker won six of 14 starts earning $72,610 at two. At three she won 19 of her 20 (18 straight) starts and $675,574. As a four-year-old, Moni Maker won nine of 19 starts and $942,999. She became a millionaire with lifetime earnings of $1,691,183. Her wins included a heat of the Elitlopp, the Classic Oaks and she was the first mare to win the Nat Ray. At five, Moni Maker earned $1,229,828. Her 12 wins of 17 starts included the Elitlopp (1:53.3 world record), Copenhagen Cup (world record for older mares of