I am a professional horse racing handicapper
Horse races vary widely in format
It is a very complex activity indeed.
Often, countries have developed their own particular horse racing traditions
Yes, that is right.There are a lot of traditions worldwide.
Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport.. which typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys or driven over a set distance for competition.
You seem to know a lot about horse racing.You should try to become a handicapper.
Thanks!  It is one of the most ancient of all sports and its basic premise – to identify which of two or more horses is the fastest over a set course or distance which has remained unchanged since the earliest times.
What a great insight you have in the matter, congrats.
Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in Ancient Greece, Babylon, Syria, and Egyp