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

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He has covered the Olympics, the NFL, college football, college basketball, tennis, horse racing, boxing and MMA during his time with WSJ Sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

While the impact of this deal will take some time to sort itself out, one thing is clear: Churchill has an even greater influence on the future of the Triple Crown and horse racing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 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

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