1. A contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting
   "The horse race drew a large crowd to the track"
    
2. A close contest or competition, especially in politics or business
   "The election turned into a tight horse race between the two leading candidates"

1. Engage in or compete in a horse race
   "The stallions horse-raced across the track"

Derived forms: horse races, horse-races, horse-racing

Type of: race, run

Encyclopedia: Horse race