I thought this would be a thread about Bea Farber

He's a hall of fame trainer like I am a brain surgeon

Christopher J. Ryder is one of the most respected and accomplished trainers in modern North American harness racing, particularly known for his exceptional skill with pacing fillies and mares. Born in New Zealand into a racing family, he transitioned from a background that included stints as a jockey and a beautician to establishing an elite stable in New Jersey after moving to the United States in 1989.  His career achievements place him at the absolute pinnacle of the sport:1. Hall of Fame InductionIn recognition of his decades of elite-level success, Ryder was elected to the U.S. Harness Racing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, receiving his formal induction at Goshen, New York.  2. Major Milestone: 2,000 Career WinsOn June 11, 2026, Ryder officially hit the historic milestone of 2,000 training victories in North America since official USTA tracking began in 1991. Fittingly, the milestone win came at Harrah’s Philadelphia with a sophomore gelding named Piano Man, driven by his son, Patrick Ryder.  3. Financial and Statistical ImpactEarnings: He has trained the winners of over $57 million in lifetime purses.  Peak Consistency: His stable enjoyed an incredible run from 2022 through 2024, posting three consecutive seasons with earnings exceeding $3.4 million annually while maintaining a relatively compact, high-efficiency roster of starters.  4. Breeders Crowns and Dan Patch Champions  Ryder is a powerhouse on the Grand Circuit, having captured eight Breeders Crown titles and conditioned ten Dan Patch divisional award winners. Some of his most legendary champions include:  Twin B Joe Fresh: The breakout pacing mare who captured the ultimate honor as the 2024 U.S. Horse of the Year.  Bettor’s Wish: A double Dan Patch Award winner who earned over $2.6 million on the track before becoming a highly successful sire.  Party Girl Hill & Niki Hill: Dominant pacing fillies that tore through the stakes schedule; Party Girl Hill famously took on and defeated the boys in the 2020 Tattersalls Pace.  Put On A Show: A world champion, Hall of Fame inductee, and $2.4 million-earning pacing mare who won the 2010 Breeders Crown.  Art Major & McArdle: Two cornerstone colts that launched Ryder into the upper echelons of the sport in the early 2000s, combining for over $5 million in career earnings.  Miki And Minnie: A standout pacing mare who secured a rare dead-heat victory in the 2025 Breeders Crown and added a Grade 1 Roses Are Red title to her resume in June 2026.  Known for his patient, quiet, and detail-oriented approach to bringing out the best in young horses, Ryder's transition from a New Zealand transplant to a U.S. Hall of Famer marks one of the great success stories in modern standardbred racing. 

I thought you were going to call me a "rat bastard"...Gootsie's favorite line, your too.

I'm not drunk, why you want to get me drunk and do what 

Are you drunk, I'm not judging...or mentally ill...or both and more!