racehorse

American

[reys-hawrs] / ˈreɪsˌhɔrs /

noun

a horse bred or kept for racing, especially in flat races or steeplechases.

racehorse British

/ ˈreɪsˌhɔːs /

noun

a horse specially bred for racing

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Etymology

Origin of racehorse

First recorded in 1620–30; race ¹ + horse

Example Sentences

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In 2024, America’s Best Racing reached out to see if he wanted to participate in a program that would give public figures a percentage of equity in a racehorse in exchange for exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Showhouses are always extravagant, and this year’s event takes place inside the 8,000-square-foot former home of Clara Baldwin Stocker, daughter of land investor and racehorse breeder Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

English football icon Harry Redknapp recorded his biggest win in over 30 years as a racehorse owner when The Jukebox Man won a thrilling King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Friday.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Dale Romans, a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, has also made waves in the race since entering the primary in November, though no polling has been conducted that includes Romans.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

“Devon Loch was a racehorse owned by Queen Elizabeth, and he was about to win the Grand National,” he said.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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