claiming race

American  

noun

Horse Racing.

1. a race in which any horse entered can be purchased at a fixed price by anyone who has made a bid or claim before the start of the race.

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claiming race British  

noun

1. horse racing a race in which each owner declares beforehand the price at which his horse will be offered for sale after the race

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Etymology

Origin of claiming race

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The horse Howbeit tested positive for the pain reliever Lidocaine after finishing second in a claiming race.

From Los Angeles Times

His last race as a jockey was Nov. 15 at Del Mar, when he finished seventh in a maiden claiming race.

From Los Angeles Times

His last race was a third-place finish in a claiming race Dec. 27 at Santa Anita.

From Los Angeles Times

She last raced Aug. 22 at Del Mar, finishing fifth in an allowance/optional claiming race.

From Los Angeles Times

This was his sixth race, having won a maiden claiming race two races before this.

From Los Angeles Times