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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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

Congress has spent six years trying to create a stable, uniform scheme of horse racing regulations.

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.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A real-estate boom is reshaping the Louisville area that has little to do with horse racing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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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