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Furlong
Also known as: F
The standard unit of distance in UK horse racing — one-eighth of a mile, equal to 220 yards or 201 metres. Race distances are quoted in miles and furlongs (e.g. "1m 4f" = 1 mile 4 furlongs = 12 furlongs). Sprints are 5-6 furlongs; mile races 8 furlongs; longer flat races up to 14-16 furlongs; jumps stretch much further.