Racing types

Racing Types

Browse major horse racing formats, then open related racecourse pages and glossary explanations.

Thoroughbred flat racing

Flat racing for Thoroughbred horses. This type page connects countries, racecourses, and glossary context without republishing racecards.

Listed racecourses: 10

Jump racing

Horse racing over jumps. Coverage is limited to listed countries and racecourses until official sources are verified.

Listed racecourses: 3

Harness racing

Racing where horses pull a sulky and are driven rather than ridden.

Listed racecourses: 0

Trotting

A harness racing gait where diagonal pairs of legs move together.

Listed racecourses: 0

Pacing

A harness racing gait where legs on the same side move together.

Listed racecourses: 0

Arabian racing

Racing for Arabian horses, common in some Middle Eastern and North African jurisdictions.

Listed racecourses: 1

Quarter Horse racing

Short-distance racing for American Quarter Horses, often focused on sprint speed.

Listed racecourses: 0

Banei racing

A Japanese draft-horse racing format where horses pull weighted sleds over obstacles.

Listed racecourses: 1