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The World Trotting Derby was an American harness race for three-year-old trotters staged at the Du Quoin State Fair in Du Quoin, Illinois. It was first run in 1981 and became part of the U.S. three-year-old trotting calendar, making it relevant to fans of the sport, breeders, trainers, and historians of the Illinois State Fair, which still identifies Du Quoin as the former home of the event.
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What was the World Trotting Derby?
The World Trotting Derby was an American harness race for three-year-old trotters. It was first run in 1981 and became part of the U.S. three-year-old trotting calendar.
Where was the World Trotting Derby held?
The race was staged at the Du Quoin State Fair in Du Quoin, Illinois. The fairground setting made it a notable event for American harness-racing fans and breeders.
How is the World Trotting Derby different from the Derby del Trotto Italiano?
The World Trotting Derby was an American event at Du Quoin State Fair, while the Derby del Trotto Italiano belongs to the Italian harness-racing tradition associated with Rome. Both involve trotters, but they belong to different national racing calendars.
Why did the World Trotting Derby matter to breeders?
A major three-year-old trotting race provides a performance test for young horses entering the wider breeding and racing system. Its Du Quoin location also connected the event with the Illinois State Fair circuit.
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