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Doble's Hambletonian

Doble's Hambletonian is a classical 19th-century puzzle involving the best-known breed of workhorse, the Standardbred, used for harness racing. It refers to the impressive capabilities of the Hambletonian horse, a foundation sire of the breed, symbolizing strength, stamina, and speed. The term often highlights innovations in breeding and training that advanced harness racing. Essentially, it celebrates the legacy of the Hambletonian's influence on creating versatile, high-performing harness racing horses, emphasizing improvements in equine speed and endurance during that era.