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Origin of claimer
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at claim, -er 1
Example Sentences
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OK, the feature is the seventh a 6 ½ furlong allowance/optional claimer for older horses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2020
He has won two of five including his last two races, a starter optional claimer and a maiden claimer.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2019
The other is an allowance/optional claimer for Cal-bred fillies and mares going 5 ½ furlongs.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2019
The feature on Friday’s turf-less card was a six-furlong allowance/optional claimer for horses running for a purse of $53,000.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 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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