horse race

Example Sentences

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The machines, which allow people to bet on past horse races in a slot-machine-type format, were put into the grandstand area of Santa Anita on Thursday with no notice.

From Los Angeles Times

At the mention of a horse race, the children began snorting and rearing up like three spirited ponies.

From Literature

Still, the leadership change, announced in early October, was abrupt for a company that conducted a multiyear horse race before appointing Vestberg.

From The Wall Street Journal

Half Yours has won the Melbourne Cup, with Jamie Melham becoming only the second female jockey to win Australia's most famous horse race.

From BBC

She has also attended events such as a watch party for “The White Lotus” and trips to the horse races.

From The Wall Street Journal