morning line

American  

noun

1. a list of entries for a horse race with the probable betting odds as estimated by a bookmaker or track handicapper, usually issued the morning of the race, before wagering begins.

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Etymology

Origin of morning line

First recorded in 1930–35

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morning line

Taj Mahal was one of three horses listed at 5-1 on the morning line behind lukewarm 9-2 favorite Iron Honor.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

Trainer Brad Cox still has two strong contenders in the race, Further Ado and Commandment, who are both 6-1 on the morning line.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026

The Puma, who is 10-1 on the morning line, is a son of Eve of War, a mare Kahn owns with Hidden Brook Farm in Paris, Ky.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

He is the even-money favorite on the morning line for the 1-1/16-mile race, which will award 50 Derby points to the winner, guaranteeing a spot in the starting gate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026

By 4.30 the wood was cleared and the morning line restored.

From The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres by Ernest W. Hamilton