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The traditional favorite sports of the British upper class are hunting, shooting, and
fishing.
Fox hunting is the most widespread form of hunting in Britain, although it has become
illegal.
Shooting is mostly confined to the higher social classes.
Fishing is a popular sport among all social classes (competitive fishing-"angling“).
Horse racing (racing) - "sport of kings“, is a well-established sport in Britain including
flat-racing and national hunt racing.
Horse racing is associated with gambling and is a popular attraction for many people.
Greyhound racing ("poor man's racing”): the dogs chase a mechanical hare around a
racetrack, is still popular but declining.
Other sports