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flat racing

British

noun

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

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

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2023

She was the champion owner in British flat racing on two occasions, in 1954 and ’57.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2022

Jockey, the nephew of top flat racing trainer Aidan O'Brien, finished second on McKelvey in 2007.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2016

The money for everyday races are small and purses in the marquee events pale in comparison to flat racing.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2016

"Harold Jupp was drawing a distinction between flat racing and steeple-chasing, Mr. Albany Todd," Sir Chichester suavely explained.

From The Summons by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

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