Welcome To The Hambletonian Society

The Hambletonian Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1924 to sponsor the race for which it was named, the Hambletonian® Stake. The Society encourages and supports the breeding of Standardbred horses through the development, administration and promotion of harness racing stakes, early-closing races and other special events. These include harness racing's most preeminent race, the Hambletonian for 3-year-old trotters, its filly division the Hambletonian Oaks and the sport's championship series, the Breeders Crown® Stakes. To learn more about us and our efforts to promote the standardbred industry click here.

The Hambletonian Society is an RMTC Group Stakeholder.

About This Site

This site includes content for both horsemen and racing fans alike. For horsemen, the Staking section provides information and resources about all of our races including conditions, eligibilities, and entry forms. Horsemen should also be sure to review the news and notes on the left side of the page which highlights important upcoming events and deadlines as well as links to current news throughout the site.

For racing fans our Archives section contains historical results and media from the Hambletonian and Breeder's Crown including race commentaries, charts, photos and videos. The Gallery section features slide shows of memorabilia and racing action as well.

We welcome your feedback about this site as well as your inquiries regarding The Hambletonian Society itself. Please contact us with any comments or questions.

 

 

CONTACT US

A Week of Hambletonian Events on Tap

The Hambletonian is more than the prestigious million-dollar race for three-year-old trotters – it is parades, charity golf, wine tastings, live music, book signings, educational seminars and an abundance of world class harness racing packed into eight days and nights. READ MORE

2008 Hambletonian Festival Week Schedule

Click here for a day by day schedule of events in pdf format.

What is the Hambletonian?

For more than three quarters of a century, the Hambletonian Festival of Racinghas been a showcase for legendary Standardbred horses and memorable experiences. READ MORE

Breeders Crown Stallions for 2008 Breeding Season

For list click here.

Payments Due for Hambletonian Society-serviced Stakes

All Hambletonian-Society serviced Stakes with payments due May 15th must be postmarked by midnight on May 16, per USTA rule 12, section 4. For a complete PDF of all Hambletonian Society-serviced stake nominations and conditions and payment forms for Yearlings of 2008, CLICK HERE.

New Website includes all Necessary Staking Tools.

For a complete PDF of all Hambletonian Society-serviced stake conditions, results of 2007 stakes and a calendar of 2008 events, CLICK HERE.

For stakes payments due February 15, 2008, CLICK HERE.

For stakes payments due March 15, 2008, CLICK HERE.

Meadowlands Moves Date of Hambo Prep Race

Two major Meadowlands summer stakes, the Stanley Dancer and Del Miller Memorial, will be raced one week earlier than previously posted. READ MORE.