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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What's a furlong? What to know about the horse racing distance ahead of Kentucky Derby ...

While horse racing enthusiasts look forward to the beginning ... A furlong is a common term used to describe a certain distance in the sport. Here's what you need to know about what a furlong ...