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Harness racing is a type of horse-race where the horses run at a specified gait, usually while pulling a two-wheel cart called a sulky. There are three important annual events for harness racing: the Hambletonian; the Little Brown Jug, and the Breeders Crown series.
Compared to “flat” racing where thoroughbreds are used, harness racing makes use [...]
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In harness-racing, the horses run the race using a specified gait (trotting or pacing) while pulling two-wheeled carts known ‘sulkies,’ although some races are still done on the saddle. This is very different from the standard, ‘flat’ races, where speed is the primary factor in winning the race.
Standardbred horses are usually used in harness racing. [...]
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In the past, harness racing and chariot racing were very popular at racetracks around the United States. As the years have progressed, chariot racing has lost some of its popularity; however, harness racing is as popular as ever. One of the great things about harness racing is that it takes place all year [...]
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