Riding discipline
No jumps, pure speed

Flat Racing, Thoroughbred Speed on Level Turf and Dirt Tracks

Track surfaces
Turf, dirt, synthetic
Format
Mounted jockeys, no obstacles
Competition
Pattern and Listed races
Primary breed
Thoroughbred
Governing body
IFHA
Modern era begins
18th century
Key equipment
Saddle, bridle, jockey

What is Flat Racing?

Flat Racing sees Thoroughbreds gallop at full speed over level ground without obstacles. Jockeys ride mounted with saddle and bridle, racing for the fastest time over a set distance. Pattern and Listed races anchor the competitive calendar, governed worldwide by the IFHA. Unlike Jump Racing there are no obstacles, and unlike Harness Racing jockeys ride rather than drive sulkies.

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