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Hambletonian Stakes

The Hambletonian Stakes is a major American harness race for three-year-old trotting horses, named in honor of Hambletonian 10, a foundation sire of the Standardbred horse breed, also known as the "Father of the American Trotter." It is part of the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Trotters and typically run on the first Saturday in August.
As of 2027, the Hambletonian will be held at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. It was previously held at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey, from 1981 to 2026.