Horse Racing

See also horses.

Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, involving two or more jockeys riding horses over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports and its basic premise – to identify which of two or more horses is the fastest over a set course or distance – has remained unchanged since the earliest times.
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend
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Secretariat: The Making of a Champion
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Under Orders (Sid Halley, #4)
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Native Dancer: The Grey Ghost Hero of a Golden Age
The Horse God Built
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