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horse racing

British

noun

an organized sport, closely associated with gambling, in which riders race horses over dedicated courses, often incorporating hurdles.

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A construction worker has won big after he followed a 62-year-old horse racing tip found in a time capsule hidden in a south London park.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

There will be no Triple Crown winner in horse racing this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Venice resident Brian Kahn fell in love with horse racing during visits to Santa Anita as a kid and hopes a horse he bred, The Puma, wins the Kentucky Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The Grand National at Aintree is among the highlights of the British horse racing calendar.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He would build a racetrack, the finest in the world, and bring horse racing back to California.

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