harness race

American

noun

a trotting or pacing race for Standardbred horses harnessed to sulkies.

harness race British

noun

horse racing a trotting or pacing race for standard-bred horses driven in sulkies and harnessed in a special way to cause them to use the correct gait

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Other Word Forms

harness racing noun

Etymology

Origin of harness race

First recorded in 1900–05

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Thousands of his supporters in the usually sleepy northern Serbian town of some 47,000 people also converged on the local horse racing track where Jokic was watching his family-owned horses compete in harness races.

From Seattle Times

He’s hoping to make it back in time to attend a harness race on Sunday.

From Washington Times

The last harness race is scheduled for Nov. 28, the Portland Press Herald reported on Thursday.

From Washington Times

The bill would allow casino operators, off-track betting facilities, American Indian tribes and harness race tracks to host sports betting.

From Washington Times

The bill would have allowed casino operators, off-track betting facilities, American Indian tribes and harness race tracks to host sports betting.

From Washington Times

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