morning line

American

noun

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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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

The morning line will be established after Monday’s draw.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

Also, Brad Cox-trained filly Tarifa is the 7-2 morning line favorite for Friday’s Kentucky Oaks after drawing the No. 8 post.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

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 Hamilton, Ernest W.

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