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Miller, who is in his sixties, had owned a trail-riding business in coastal Mississippi until a friend advised him to upgrade to harness racing, a sport that makes use of what are essentially chariots.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
Among the activities to be featured Wednesday are harness racing, a culinary competition and more.
—Beacon-News Staff, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
One of harness racing’s most esteemed families is hoping for a fifth Hambletonian victory Saturday with trotter Winner’s Bet in the $1-million competition.
—Naaima Abd-Elhameed, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2023
Competitions, livestock judging, harness racing, tractor pull, bull riding, drag racing, demolition derby, monster truck show, midway rides and games.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 17 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1901, in the meaning defined above
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“Harness racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harness%20racing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
harness racing
noun
: the sport of racing horses that are harnessed to two-wheeled vehicles
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