How long is an eight furlong race?

Answer 1

A length is a unit of measurement used in horse racing. It refers to the length of a horse from nose to tail, approximately 8 feet,[1] and is used to describe the distance between horses in a race. Horses may be described as winning a fraction of a length, such as half a length, but distances smaller than one quarter length are described as a "neck", a "head", a "short head" or a "nose". These terms are more descriptive than scientific.

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Answer 2

There's really no official distance for a "length." It's just an estimation of the length of a horse's body in front of another horse.

Answer 3

8 furlongs is equal to 1,760 yards or 1 mile.

Answer 4

a furlong

Answer 5

8 feet