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trotting

harness racing

Also known as: trotter

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Related Topics:: harness racing; trot; Golden Whip

trotting, horse racing event in which Standardbred horses drawing sulkies compete. See harness racing.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.