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horse racing

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Turning back to horse racing nearly 20 years later, the singer said it has been "very challenging".

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

The 5th Circuit’s ruling neuters a law that Congress enacted in 2020 to impose nationwide standards on the horse racing industry after the existing state-by-state patchwork failed to prevent equine fatalities and corruption scandals.

From Slate Jun. 12, 2026

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.

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The post, which is in Spanish, notes that the brothers excel in international horse racing, but also have a passion for cockfighting.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

Fortunately, the rules of horse racing are much simpler than the rules of English pronunciation.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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