horse racing
Britishnoun
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Once famous for a greasy pole-climbing competition that would grant the winner a piglet, past games have included horse racing, hare coursing and shooting.
From BBC • May 30, 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
While the impact of this deal will take some time to sort itself out, one thing is clear: Churchill has an even greater influence on the future of the Triple Crown and horse racing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Forms of betting have existed for decades in places like Las Vegas and even longer in industries such as horse racing, without widespread societal harm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
He would build a racetrack, the finest in the world, and bring horse racing back to California.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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