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Flat racing is a term commonly used to denote a form of Horse Racing which is run over a level track at a predetermined distance, the race is a test of speed, and stamina; and the skill of the Jockey in determining by when he/she choses to hold the horse back or to make the horse work harder. The flat races in Great Britain are run over a variety of distances from five Furlong s (1006 m) to over two Mile s (3219 m) and are generally called sprints, middle distance or stayers races. Racing takes place on a natural grass surface (turf) or on a synthetic surface (all-weather). Racing in Europe is generally on turf, while in the US, the more important races are on all-weather. In Europe, the two most powerful "teams" are Coolmore Stud farm, most of whose horses are trained by Aidan O'Brien in County Tipperary in Ireland and owned by John Magnier and/or Michael Tabor , and the United Arab Emirates based Godolphin Stables , owned by the Sheikh Mohammed and his brothers but based during the summer in Newmarket , England . HOW IT WORKS In Great Britain , (and the majority of Europe ) flat racing is split into two distinctive bands, conditions races and handicaps.
Classic Races - In British horse racing, The Classics are a series of horse races run over the flat (i.e. without jumps). Each classic is run once each year and is restricted to horses that are three years old. There are five Classic races: SEE ALSO
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