inside track

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noun
  1. the inner, or shorter, track of a racecourse.

  2. an advantageous position in a competitive situation.

Origin of inside track

1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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British Dictionary definitions for inside track

inside track

noun
  1. the inner and therefore shorter side of a racecourse

  2. informal a position of advantage: the local man has the inside track in this contest

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