Why is horse racing referred to simply as "racing"? Cycling, Formula 1 or track and field events don't enjoy the same exclusive use of the word. Was there no other type of racing when horse racing first became popular?
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Not by us it's not. :)
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It's probably because its called horse racing and people have shortened it to racing. Shortening to "horse" would probably cause confusion.
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 11, 2013, 10:48:29 PM
It's probably because its called horse racing and people have shortened it to racing. Shortening to "horse" would probably cause confusion.
Yes, people might think it was food.
Quote from: Orior on February 11, 2013, 10:22:01 PM
My favourite charades tv programme is "Channel 4 Racing"
And while I'm at it, my favourite book to give someone in charades is "The Myth of Nancy Drew"
I like to give someone a film to mime - "Cocktail"
Quote from: magpie seanie on February 12, 2013, 12:37:26 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 11, 2013, 10:22:01 PM
My favourite charades tv programme is "Channel 4 Racing"
And while I'm at it, my favourite book to give someone in charades is "The Myth of Nancy Drew"
I like to give someone a film to mime - "Cocktail"
LOL