harness racing

noun

: the sport of racing standardbred horses harnessed to 2-wheeled sulkies

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Live horse racing will not take place at the California State Fair this year as Cal Expo and fair board officials voted to opt out of a contract with the fair’s harness racing operator. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The multi-use facility and State Fair site had contracted with Watch and Wager LLC, since August 2012 to host its harness racing in the fall and winter, with several extensions, including the most recent deal that ran through May 2030. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025 And a loyal, funny, generous friend to the legions in American harness racing who knew him. Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025 By bringing harness racing’s niche visual language into conversation with streetwear’s cultural dominance, Siegelman Stable captures the spirit of thoughtful but enduring appeal. Essence, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for harness racing

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of harness racing was in 1901

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“Harness racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harness%20racing. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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harness racing

noun
: the sport of racing horses that are harnessed to two-wheeled vehicles

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