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Origin of claimer
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at claim, -er 1
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The other is an allowance/optional claimer for Cal-bred fillies and mares going 5 ½ furlongs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2019
There are also two allowance/optional claimer on the nine-race card.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2019
Win jockey Tiago hops back on and they dropped the horse into this claimer for the paycheck. 12-1 morning line is great value with Tiago returning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2019
The class towers above the rest of these so why not swing in this low-level claimer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2019
It is possible that Smith saw something promising in the $4,000 claimer.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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