stee·ple·chase

(stē′pəl-chās′)

1. Sports

a. A horserace across open country or over an obstacle course.

b. A footrace of usually 3,000 meters over a closed track with four hurdles and a water obstacle.

2. A course of action containing many obstacles.

[From the use of church steeples as landmarks.]

stee′ple·chas′er n.

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steeplechaser

(ˈstiːpəlˌtʃeɪsə)

1. (Horse Racing) a horse or an athlete that takes part in steeplechases

2. (Athletics (Track & Field)) a horse or an athlete that takes part in steeplechases

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

steeplechaser - a horse trained to run in steeplechases

Equus caballus, horse - solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

racer - an animal that races

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The contingent from Police and Prions face strong opponents from other regions that include Kenya Defence Forces.Benjamin Kigen, who rose to the limelight with a famous victory in 3,000m steeplechase during the Prefontaine Classic in May in the USA, will lead Kenya Police's assault that has steeplechaser Kennedy Njiru, Hillary Kemboi, Hillary Kering, Wilson Maraba, Victor Kibet and Wilson Kibogo.

Star-studded field for Ol Kalou Cross Country leg

But tearful steeplechaser Lennie Waite, 32, weighed up retirement after coming home last in the 3000m.

Silver lining for Maria as Waite's over

It really feels good to be back, said Posadas, who molded decathletes Jesson Ramil Cid and Fidel Gallenero, steeplechaser Christopher Ulboc and Mercedita Manipol into SEA Games gold medalists.

Patafa bares additions to coaching staff

UP AND OVER Steeplechaser Rolanda catches her feet on a hurdle and goes flying head first into the water jump

It's hurdling, not gurgling

He then adopted the "wheresjack" hashtag used by fellow athlete Michael Rimmer and retweeted a post from steeplechaser Eilish McColgan in which she wrote: "It is unfair for athletes not supported by UKA to have to wear it."

GB Flag furore; SPORT SHORTS ATHLETICS

Lennie Waite has hit out at British Athletics beaks after the steeplechaser failed to reverse her World Championship snub.

Scot left to Waite for shot; ATHLETICS

Meanwhile, all racegoers have their favourite racehorses and Robin Oakley in his Britain And Ireland's Top 100 Racehorses Of All Time (Published by Icon Books at PS9.99) makes steeplechaser Arkle his number one.

Charlotte's global trek to New Zealand to meet Welsh riding pal; turf talk

Becoming a steeplechaser at Colorado isn't for the timid.

Clark can't wait for trip back home

4 Who was the last steeplechaser (left) to win the Grand National under top weight?

SPORTS QUIZ

Emily is a talented Steeplechaser, holding numerous British records in the Under 23 category over 3000m and is ranked 2nd in the UK.

Adidas sports scholars picked

JUST days after calling time on the career of legendary steeplechaser Kauto Star, Paul Nicholls began a new era for the yard in brilliant style on a super Saturday for the champion trainer.

Star search may not be difficult; RACING