How are furlongs measured in horse races?

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2006-08-11 02:59:46 · 4 answers · asked by rockon042000 2 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing

A furlong is 660 feet. It's actually a standard unit of measurement.

2006-08-11 03:04:18 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

A furlong is 660 feet or 10 chains or 1/8 of a mile.

2006-08-11 03:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

a furlong is 1/8 of a mile

2006-08-11 08:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by just my answer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think there are 8 furlongs in a mile. Is that what you wanted to know?

2006-08-11 03:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋