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Standardbred

American  
[stan-derd-bred] / ˈstæn dərdˌbrɛd /

noun

  1. one of an American breed of trotting and pacing horses used chiefly for harness racing.


Etymology

Origin of Standardbred

First recorded in 1890–95; standard + bred

Example Sentences

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He connected with David H. Brooks, a body armor tycoon whose many expensive passions included harness racing, the niche version of the sport that uses Standardbred horses instead of thoroughbreds.

From Washington Post Jan. 19, 2022

Brennan worked for many years as a harness racing trainer before becoming a field representative for the Standardbred Owners Association of New York, a job in which he represented drivers in disputes with track management.

From Washington Times Mar. 11, 2020

While pursuing his doctorate, Reddam started buying into Standardbred horses, which competed in harness races.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2018

Yes, it will be the end of racing in New Jersey,” said Tom Luchento, the president of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey.

From New York Times Jan. 30, 2010

He ran his business from the overburdened back of a freakishly oversized Standardbred horse wearing a superwide saddle.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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