The term Standardbred racing,

[dinkadoo]

What does the term standardbred racing mean to you --- is there a consensus ?

[Fuguzzi]

It came from the time standard back in the day. The standard time for a pacer or trotter.

[The Thorn]

Yep, It was 2.30 for a mile

[Fuguzzi]

Did they tube for that?

[dinkadoo]

on the Cumberland KY web site they explained standardbred comes from "because the race standard is a mile."

Now I am not sure if I should believe the website that uses a European shot of racing on their racing page

[Fuguzzi]

Tell Cumberland they are wrong.

[Generation XYZ]

Lets ask Honest Adam Bowden where the term came from.

[dinkadoo]

Tell Cumberland they are wrong.

I would be impressed if they just changed the European harness picture on their site.
Baby steps...

https://themintcumberlandrun.com/racing/

I will give out a little tip for this coming racing on Sunday..... Noone hit the Pentafecta which triggers a carryover to Sunday....

Carryover is $30.88   

[Mailbox Money]

Did they tube for that?

Didn't have to! Back then every farm had a half gallon of Opium on a shelf incase an animal was injured!💉💉💉