''This article is about the sport. For other uses, see horserace (drinking game) or horse race (politics).

Horse racing is an equestrian sport which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times are an early example, as is the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. It is often inextricably associated with gambling.

Forms of horse racing

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For more details on this topic, see Harness racing and Thoroughbred horse racing.

One of the principal forms of horse racing, which is popular in many parts of the world, is thoroughbred racing. Harness racing is also popular in the eastern United States and more popular than thoroughbred racing in the United Kingdom and Canada. Quarter horse and Arabian racing are also popular in the western United States.

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Einstein has much to overcome in Grade 1 Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs, Helen Pitts, classic, horse racing, horse, dirt racing, Macho Again, Blame, Etched, Bullsbay, Anak Nakal, Misremembered, Kiss the Kid, Giant Oak, Bob Baffert, Al Stall
Marty McGee Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:41:57 -0800
They call it a handicap, but not because of post positions, for crying out loud.
Cowboy Cal looks to rebound in Grade 1 Citation Handicap at Hollywood Park, Blue Chagall, El Gato Malo, Monzante, Ever a Friend, Mike Mitchell, horse racing, horse
Steve Andersen Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:14:47 -0800
By the time Cowboy Cal reached the eighth pole of the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita on Nov. 7, he was one worn-out 4-year-old colt. Setting a quick pace took its toll, and he faded to finish 10th of 11.
Sara Louise back on dirt in Top Flight Handicap at Aqueduct, horse racing, horse, Skylighter, Spritely, Justwhistledixie, Bill Mott, Godolphin
David Grening Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:18:32 -0800
Sara Louise was one of the many New York-based dirt horses that toiled unsuccessfully over Santa Anita's synthetic surface in the Breeders' Cup, finishing a nonthreatening fourth in the Filly and Mare Sprint.
Ventura tries to win on for late trainer Bobby Frankel in Matriarch at Hollywood Park, Humberto Ascanio, Juddmonte Farms, Diamondrella, Tuscan Evening, filly and mare turf, horse racing, horse
Steve Andersen Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:57:19 -0800
Humberto Ascanio will be listed as trainer of Ventura for Saturday's $300,000 Matriarch Stakes at Hollywood Park, but if the brilliant 5-year-old wins the Grade 1 race over a mile on turf, he will not take credit.
Kodiak Kowboy aims for Cigar Mile gold at Aqueduct, Steve Asmussen, Godolphin, Vineyard Haven, Pyro, horse racing, horse
David Grening Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:01:28 -0800
When Dancing in Silks upset the Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita, it left the Eclipse Award in the sprint division open for debate.
Future and past stars collide in Grade 1 Gazelle Stakes at Aqueduct, Stardom Bound, Flashing, Milwaukee Appeal, Bon Jovi Girl, Peach Brew, horse racing, horse, Mike Smith, Bobby Frankel, Paasch
David Grening Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:23:23 -0800
Stardom Bound had already won five Grade 1 races and an Eclipse Award before Unrivaled Belle ever made it to the races.

USATODAY.com Horse Racing - Top Stories

Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel dies at 68
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:01:27 -0000
Bobby Frankel possessed a gift for coaxing top performances out of ornery, high-strung thoroughbreds, a gruff Hall of Fame trainer ...
Jockey Aaron Gryder to move riding base from SoCal to Hong Kong
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:24:29 -0000
Aaron Gryder, who rode Well Armed to victory in the $6 million Dubai World Cup this year, is moving his riding career from Southern ...
Filly and mare neck-and-neck for Horse of the Year
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:50:48 -0000
In a debate that is testament to one of the most memorable seasons in Thoroughbred racing history, Horse of the Year voters must ...

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