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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Joviality S, who was trying to become the third filly in five years to win the Hambletonian, returned $4.40 and $3.20 as runner-up with Brian Sears in the bike.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2022
The stunning victory by the 52-1 shot gave trainer Jim Campbell a sweep of both the Hambletonian and the Hambletonian Oaks on Saturday.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2022
Venerate will try to beat the odds Saturday when the Julie Miller-trainer colt takes on nine rivals in the $1 million Hambletonian at the Meadowlands.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
Svanstedt is looking for his second Hambletonian win, having been awarded the 2017 trophy with Perfect Spirit when What The Hill finished first but was disqualified for interference.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2021
I hav a verry favrite cat, she iz one ov the Hambletonian breed ov cats, and altho she iz yung, and haint bin trained yet, she shows grate signs ov speed.
From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Henry W. Shaw
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