📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society

4.4.5 Horse racing

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Horse racing has a long history in Britain and is sometimes called 'the sport of kings'. Famous horse racing events include Royal Ascot, the Grand National (held at Aintree near Liverpool), and the Derby (held at Epsom). The Grand National is one of the most famous steeplechase races in the world. Horse racing is also associated with betting.

Key Facts

  • Horse racing — 'sport of kings'
  • Royal Ascot, Grand National (Aintree), Derby (Epsom)
  • Grand National — famous steeplechase
Horse racing
Illustration: Horse racing

📝 学习笔记

  • 大国家赛(The Grand National)在利物浦附近的安特里(Aintree)举行。
    • 赛马——“帝王运动”
    • 皇家雅士谷赛马会、大国家赛(安特里)、德比大赛(埃普瑟姆)
    • 大国家赛——著名的障碍赛马
  • 德比大赛(The Derby)在埃普瑟姆(Epsom)举行。
    • 赛马——“帝王运动”
    • 皇家雅士谷赛马会、大国家赛(安特里)、德比大赛(埃普瑟姆)
    • 大国家赛——著名的障碍赛马
  • 赛马有时被称为“帝王运动”。
    • 赛马——“帝王运动”
    • 皇家雅士谷赛马会、大国家赛(安特里)、德比大赛(埃普瑟姆)
    • 大国家赛——著名的障碍赛马

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