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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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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

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

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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