flat race
No hurdles competition
A flat race is a horse race run on level ground without obstacles like hurdles or fences.
The term distinguishes these races from steeplechases and hurdle races: She prefers betting on flat races.
Flat racing is considered the purest test of speed.
- racetrackCourse for competitive speed
- racecourseVenue for competitive running
- jockeyProfessional race rider
- derbyOpen-entry competition
- stakesPosts or wagers
miler · thoroughbred · maiden · furlongs · home straight · winning post · turf · bloodstock · horserace · photo finish · grandstand · sprint · stable · finish line · starting gate · post position · Ascot · betting odds
- horse racingthoroughbred, racehorse, horses, jockey, jockeys
- racesKentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Triple Crown, Grand National, marathon finish
- derbiesKentucky Derby, roller derby, demolition derby, local derby
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