Harness racing use a standing start. The sulky (informally known as a "bike") is a light, two-wheeled cart equipped with bicycle wheels. The driver (not a "jockey", as in thoroughbred racing) carries a light whip chiefly used to signal the horse by tapping and to make noise by striking the sulky shaft. There are strict rules as to how and how much the whip may be used; in some jurisdictions (like Norway), whips are forbidden. For exercising or training, the drivers use what is known as a "jog cart," which is a sulky that is heavier and bulkier than a racing unit.
Copenhagen Cup (harness racing) Copenhagen Cup (harness racing) Copenhagen Cup is an international Group One harness racing event at the Charlottenlund Racetrack in Copenhagen, Denmark. The race was established in 1928 and it was known as Internationalt Mesterskap ("International Championship") until 1966. Since 1975 Copenhagen Cup has been held annually on the second weekend of June. The distance has varied throughout the years, from 1978 it has been 2011 metres. In 1949 International Mesterskap consisted of two races. Country of owner The history of Harness Racing has its roots in the horse racing that began in the 20th century with regular horses, the race