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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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"I've loved being back in horse racing and I've kind of got that buzz back again."

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Turning back to horse racing nearly 20 years later, the singer said it has been "very challenging".

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

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

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

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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