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races

British  
/ ˈreɪsɪz /

plural noun

  1. a series of contests of speed between horses (or sometimes greyhounds) over a set course at prearranged times; a race meeting

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Earlier in the afternoon, the final two major prep races for the Kentucky Derby were held at Keeneland and Aqueduct, with each likely producing a pair of starters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Earlier in the afternoon, Smith also won the fifth and final of Saturday’s stakes races, the $100,000 Monrovia, with an even larger surprise than the Santa Anita Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

After successful races, there’s fierce competition for staff positions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

This has been commonplace in races for many years, it should be pointed out.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

At least not a traditional one with tug-of-war and three-legged races like I’ve seen in movies.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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