Grand Circuit

[2] Run on one-mile tracks,[3] it is "the oldest continuing horse-racing series in the United States.

"[4] The series was started in 1871 by Colonel Billy Edwards, of Cleveland, Ohio, L.J.

[4] The first meeting of the Circuit was held in 1873 in Cleveland, followed by races in Springfield, Buffalo, and Utica.

[1] The original four-location competition was named "The Quadrilateral Trotting Combination," but was renamed when additional legs were added.

[7] As listed by the United States Trotting Association, in 2023 the Grand Circuit Races were held at the following 22 venues:[7]