standardbred

English

Etymology

From standard +‎ bred. In this context, the word "standard" refers to the fact that in the early decades of the breed's development, all breeding stock had to meet a specific performance standard, namely ability to trot or pace a mile in no more than 2 minutes, 30 seconds.

Noun

standardbred (plural standardbreds)

1. (horse racing) A breed of horse bred specifically for harness racing
   • 2009 January 30, Tim Habel, Matt Stewart, “Heat on VRC to delay Flemington meeting”, in Herald Sun‎:

     "Jockeys waste and drivers don't and maybe the breed (standardbred) might be a bit more conducive to the conditions."

See also

• standardbred on Wikipedia.Wikipedia