Standardbred

[ stan-derd-bred ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Standardbred¹

First recorded in 1890–95; standard + bred

Example Sentences

Williams said the new proposal was put together by racetrack veterinarians before being reviewed by officials in thoroughbred, standardbred and quarter horse racing.

From Washington Times

Williams said the new proposal was put together by racetrack veterinarians before being reviewed by officials in thoroughbred, standardbred and quarter horse racing.

From Seattle Times

He wore green cleats with the name and picture of Tam Major, a standardbred horse Cortes owns that was entered in the 10th race at the Meadowlands on Saturday night.

From Seattle Times

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

The project, a partnership between Keeneland and Kentucky Downs, would include a new track for live Standardbred racing and a facility for historical race betting in Corbin, and a track extension in Williamsburg, Keeneland announced in a statement Monday.

From Washington Times