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Bits and Boots: Standardbred Terms
While Thoroughbreds, ridden by jockeys, and Standardbreds, who pull sulkies and have drivers, share common descriptive language, some terms differ.
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Hambletonian Influenced Pacing
William Rysdyk raced Hambletonian to prove his trotting worth, then bred the colt to acquire a small fortune. In the 1860s, Hambletonian's get were great pacers.
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Break Forced 2008 Jugette Race-off
Good News Lady brought good news to Sprig Hanover in the 2008 Jugette when she broke stride in the second elimination heat. What does breaking stride mean to a race?
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Exploring Horse Racing Beginnings
Horse racing had its beginnings in America with private owners racing their favorites along country roads. Organized races evolved fully in the 1830s.
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The Shadow Roll
A brief description of the various types of shadow rolls utilized by harness horse trainers.

Delaware Jug Jugette Barn Overseer Honored
A posthumous presentation was held at the 2008 Mayor's Breakfast September 17 in Delaware, Ohio to recognize Bill Millhoan and his contributions to local harness racing.
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Down Under Differences in Standardbreds
Harness racing in Australia has some key differences from racing in North America, including training regimes, and stabling.
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Behind The Scenes At Your Local Harness Track
A brief overview of the official side of harness racing; what "racing" in just one event entails, and the multitude of people involved to put on pari-mutuel races for the public.
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More Standardbred (Horse) Terms
The more terms one knows within a subject, the better he can understand the whole. Try these general horse and Standardbred meanings of gait, birthdays, and more.
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Illinois' Super Night Full of Super Winners
Super Night is Illinois' annual premiere night of racing for Illinois-bred trotters and pacers.
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