flat racing

British

noun

1. the racing of horses on racecourses without jumps
2. ( as modifier )
  
  the flat-racing season

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At Newbury Racecourse, Eve and Tom are enjoying a day out at the flat racing.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2023

They offered a variety of events, including flat racing, steeplechase and harness racing.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2023

Thoroughbreds owned by the Queen have won four out of the five flat racing classics, with only the Derby eluding her.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2022

The 28-year-old Boudot won the prestigious Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe race two years ago on Waldgeist and claimed his third French flat racing title last year.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2021

Anyway, I shall chuck it when flat racing comes again.

From The Spinners by Phillpotts, Eden

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