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

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 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.

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

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In the distance rose the coliseum and the horse racing arena.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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