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The Standardbred is an American horse breed best known for its ability in harness racing where they compete at either a trot or pace. Developed in North America, the Standardbred is recognized worldwide, and the breed can trace its bloodlines to 18th-century England. They are solid, well-built horses with good dispositions.
Albatross (1968–1998) was a bay Standardbred horse by Meadow Skipper.He was voted United States Harness Horse of the Year in 1971 and 1972. Albatross won 59 of 71 starts, including the Cane Pace and Messenger Stakes in 1971, earned $1,201,477. [1]
Dan Patch was a mahogany bay Standardbred stallion bred by Daniel (Dan) Messner Jr., a prosperous dry goods merchant from Oxford, Indiana.In late 1894, Messner purchased a three-year-old filly named Zelica for $255 (equal to $9,267 today), planning to use her as a buggy horse.
USA 3-Year Old Colt Pacer of the Year & American Harness Horse of the Year (1994) Cam ' s Card Shark (1991-2020) is an American champion standardbred horse. His sire (father) was Cam Fella , who earned more than $2 million during his racing career, and his dam (mother) was Jef's Magic Trick, who only earned $28,340 during her career.
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Bingen (1893–1913) was an American Standardbred horse. A descendant of Hambletonian 10 , he is considered one of the most important sires in the development of the modern Standardbred breed. [ 1 ]
Matt's Scooter (1985 – June 30, 2014) was a Standardbred pacer and sire who was named Harness Horse of the Year in 1989. Matt's Scooter competed as a pacer in harness racing, winning the Meadowlands Pace, Prix d'Été, Confederation Cup, Messenger Stakes, American National Stakes, Breeders Crown, Driscoll Series, Mohawk Gold Cup, he was named Pacer of the Year in 1988 and 1989, [1] and ...
Tar Heel died in his sleep after a brief age-related illness at the age of 34, which was during a time that the average lifespan for standardbred horses was 24 to 27 years. His son Waco Hanover (May 4, 1977 - February 9, 2019) became the longest lived standardbred on record and likely the longest lived of any racehorse, having lived 41 years ...