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flat racing

British

noun

1. the racing of horses on racecourses without jumps
2. ( as modifier )
  
  the flat-racing season

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The outright record for the number of winners in a British flat racing season remains the 269 achieved by Sir Gordon Richards in 1947.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

At Newbury Racecourse, Eve and Tom are enjoying a day out at the flat racing.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2023

They offered a variety of events, including flat racing, steeplechase and harness racing.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2023

She was the champion owner in British flat racing on two occasions, in 1954 and ’57.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2022

It was used for both flat racing and steeplechasing, and the steeplechase course was more than two miles in length.

From The Kensington District The Fascination of London by Besant, Walter, Sir

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