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Hambletonian

American

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

noun

one of a superior strain of American trotting horses descended from the stallion Hambletonian.
an annual harness race for three-year-old trotters, formerly held at Goshen, New York, now at DuQuoin, Illinois.

Hambletonian British

/ ˌhæmbəlˈtəʊnɪən /

noun

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

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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.

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

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The stunning victory by the 52-1 shot gave trainer Jim Campbell a sweep of both the Hambletonian and the Hambletonian Oaks on Saturday.

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

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Jiggy Jog S is trained by Ake Svanstedt, who won last year’s Hambletonian with Captain Corey and in 2017 with Perfect Spirit.

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