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a race run on a level track having no hurdles, water jumps, hedges, or the like to hinder the speed of the entrants.[1840-50]
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flat race
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flat race — flat ,race noun count a horse race on flat ground with no fences or jumping ╾ flat ,racing noun uncount … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
flat race — ► NOUN ▪ a horse race over a course with no jumps, as opposed to a steeplechase or hurdles … English terms dictionary
flat race — n. a race, usually for horses, run over a level track without artificial obstructions: cf. STEEPLECHASE … English World dictionary
flat race — noun : a race on a level course without hurdles or other obstacles * * * flat racing. Track, Horse Racing. a race run on a level track having no hurdles, water jumps, hedges, or the like to hinder the speed of the entrants. [1840 50] * * * flat… … Useful english dictionary
flat race — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms flat race : singular flat race plural flat races a horse race on flat ground with no fences or jumping … English dictionary
flat race — noun Date: 1848 a race (as for horses) on a level course without obstacles (as hurdles) compare steeplechase • flat racing noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
flat race — noun a horse race over a course with no jumps, as opposed to a steeplechase or hurdles. Derivatives flat racing noun … English new terms dictionary
flat race — A horse race wherein the horses are ridden by jockeys. A race by thoroughbreds … Ballentine's law dictionary
flat race — Contested on level ground as opposed to a steeplechase … Equestrian sports dictionary
Champion INH Flat Race — Grade 1 race Champion INH Flat Race Location Punchestown Co. Kildare, Ireland Race type National Hunt flat race Sponsor Paddy Power Website Punchestown … Wikipedia
