Hambletonian

[ ham-buhl-toh-nee-uhn ]

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.

Hambletonian

/ ˌhæmbəlˈtəʊnɪən /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hambletonian¹

1855–60; Americanism

Example Sentences

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

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

From Seattle Times

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

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times