Hambletonian
Americannoun
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one of a superior strain of American trotting horses descended from the stallion Hambletonian.
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an annual harness race for three-year-old trotters, formerly held at Goshen, New York, now at DuQuoin, Illinois.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Hambletonian
1855–60;
Example Sentences
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It also gave up-and-coming driver Todd McCarthy his first Hambletonian win.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2022
The Hambletonian is the middle jewel in the Trotting Triple Crown, between the Yonkers Trot and Kentucky Futurity, which will be held Oct.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022
One race earlier, Bella Bellini took the lead in the stretch and captured $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks for 3-year-old fillies.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2021
The Hambletonian and $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks for 3-year-old female trotters will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2021
"Beg for your life!" howled Munchausen, frantically clasping his arms about the neck of his Hambletonian colt as they went skipping against an ambulance together.
From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 by Newell, Robert H.
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