horse racing

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Catherine had been absent from the annual horse racing event since being diagnosed with cancer in early 2024 and subsequently undergoing successful chemotherapy treatment.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

So Congress amended the statute to give the Federal Trade Commission ultimate authority over horse racing rules and their enforcement.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026

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

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

Mr. Pontellier himself had no particular leaning toward horse racing, and was even rather inclined to discourage it as a pastime, especially when he considered the fate of that bluegrass farm in Kentucky.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin