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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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He has covered the Olympics, the NFL, college football, college basketball, tennis, horse racing, boxing and MMA during his time with WSJ Sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Kahn, 61, went to Birmingham High School and USC, and decided he wanted to have a career in horse racing.

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

Then on Friday, it was announced that FanDuel, which is both a betting platform and a sports network specializing in horse racing, is winding down its specialized studio and on-site talent programming this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

In the distance rose the coliseum and the horse racing arena.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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