Hambletonian

American  

[ham-buhl-toh-nee-uhn] / ˌhæm bəlˈtoʊ ni ən /

noun

1. one of a superior strain of American trotting horses descended from the stallion Hambletonian.

2. an annual harness race for three-year-old trotters, formerly held at Goshen, New York, now at DuQuoin, Illinois.

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Hambletonian British  

/ ˌhæmbəlˈtəʊnɪən /

noun

1. one of a breed of trotting horses descended from a stallion of that name

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Etymology

Origin of Hambletonian

1855–60;

Example Sentences

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

It also gave up-and-coming driver Todd McCarthy his first Hambletonian win.

From Seattle Times

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

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

He brings a six-race win streak, dating to October, to the Hambletonian final.

From Seattle Times