horse racing
Track sport, thoroughbreds
Horse racing is the sport of racing horses, typically with jockeys riding them around a track.
Thoroughbred racing on flat tracks and harness racing with horses pulling two-wheeled carts are the main forms.
The sport is closely tied to gambling: He lost his savings on horse racing.
A horse race also describes any close competition with uncertain outcome.
- racetrackCourse for competitive speed
- jockeyProfessional race rider
- Kentucky DerbyPremier American thoroughbred race
- oddsLikelihood expressed numerically
- pari-mutuel bettingPooled wager system, variable odds
Triple Crown · steeplechase · wagering · thoroughbred · morning workout · racecourse · home stretch · winner's circle · handicapping · Belmont Stakes · bookmaker · trifecta · exacta · Preakness Stakes · silks · trainer · saddle · derby
- horse racingthoroughbred, flat race, jockey, jockeys, thoroughbreds
- ancient pastimesOlympic Games, discus, javelin, boxing, footraces
- animal sportsrodeo, bull riding, polo, steeplechase, equestrian
- British Sportsrugby, cricket, football, tennis, soccer
- KentuckyLouisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Kentucky Derby, bourbon
- Racing sportssprinting, marathon, cycling, speed skating, bobsled
horse racingdressage
Competitive precision riding
show jumping · pony rides · trail riding · eventing · horse show
horse racingstillness
Complete lack of motion
grazing · meditation · standing still · chess · sleeping