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harness racing

Form of horse racing, also known as trotting or pacing, in which the horses are harnessed, pull a light vehicle (sulky) and compete at either a trotting or pacing gait. If a horse breaks the pace and gallops, the driver must start it again.



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Other Horse Racing Facts include notable harness races include the Hambletonian, the Kentucky Futurity, and the Little Brown Jug.
The long-awaited chariot rematch between Lord Lipsey and William Hill director of racing David Hood took place at the Hereford & Borders Harness race meeting at Allensmore last Sunday afternoon, and there was certainly no quarter given between any of the competitors.
``The Delaware meet is the greatest harness race meeting in the world and the Little Brown Jug is the biggest race for three-year-old horses, '' said Dai.
 
 
 
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