What is "hambletonian"

Hambletonion may refer to:

• Hambletonian (horse) (1792–1818), an English Thoroughbred racehorse, sometimes known as Hambletonian I
• Hambletonian 10 (1849–1876), an American foundation sire of the harness racing breed known as the Standardbred.
• Hambletonian Stakes, a major American harness race
• The Hambletonian Classic, a New Zealand trotting race

Hambletonian, was one of the best Thoroughbred racehorses of the late 18th century, having won all of his race starts, except one, and was later a good sire. His victories included two Doncaster Cups in the late 1790s and the St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster in 1795.