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

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

There will be no Triple Crown winner in horse racing this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

He had fallen madly and intractably in love with horse racing from the moment he saw his first race as a child, and knew where he wanted his money to go.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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