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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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The time he used to spend at football Steve now shares between family, horse racing and rugby.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

Shirreffs, a Marine veteran, fell into horse racing by accident.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Zenyatta’s 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic win and her 19-1 record established her as one of the greatest thoroughbreds in the history of horse racing.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

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

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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