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morning line

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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.

Etymology

Origin of morning line

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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The morning line has him at 8-5 odds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Citizen Bull won the Robert Lewis Stakes on Feb. 1 and is the 9-5 second choice on the morning line behind Journalism at 6-5.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

Baffert was set to saddle two, but morning line favorite Muth was scratched during the week because of a fever.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

On the morning line Muth was at 8-5 and Mystik Dan at 5-2.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024

"Did you call for the morning line check on the tracks yet?"

From Direct Wire by Garson, Clee

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