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The Hambletonian Stakes is a major American harness race named in honor of Hambletonian 10 a foundation sire of the Standardbred horse breed also known as the Father of the American Trotter. The Hambletonian is held annually for three-year-old trotting Standardbreds. It is the first event in the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Trotters. The Hambletonian is run at Meadowlands Racetrack on the first Saturday in August.