Collocations for racing - noun
1. sport of racing horses
ADJ.
horse | flat, jump
RACING + NOUN
results | tip | expert, tipster
Her racing tipster got the Derby winner right.
Her racing tipster got the Derby winner right.
manager, owner, trainer | career | stable | trophy | calendar, programme, season
He organizes his life according to the racing calendar.
He organizes his life according to the racing calendar.
business, game, industry
He has ridden horses all his life, but he was a late starter in the racing game.
He has ridden horses all his life, but he was a late starter in the racing game.
circles, scene
He''s known in racing circles as a fierce competitor. | She''s a familiar face on the racing scene.
He''s known in racing circles as a fierce competitor. | She''s a familiar face on the racing scene.
correspondent
the racing correspondent of ‘The Times’
the racing correspondent of ‘The Times’
2. sport of taking part in races
ADJ.
competitive, top-level
Today''s cross-country event marks his return to top-level racing.
Today''s cross-country event marks his return to top-level racing.
bike, dog, motor, yacht, etc. | Grand Prix | road, track
RACING + NOUN
champion | legend, star
racing legend Ayrton Senna
racing legend Ayrton Senna
cyclist, driver | team | programme, season | scene | career, days | debut
He made his racing debut for Benetton three years ago.
He made his racing debut for Benetton three years ago.
car | circuit
The bikes sped by on the racing circuit.
The bikes sped by on the racing circuit.
enthusiast, fan