stake horse

noun

1. a horse that is regularly entered in stake races.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stake horse¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

His race showed that Trainer John Morris has been doing some good work with the colt and has a stake-horse in his stable.

From Project Gutenberg

It was like the touch of a whip on the flanks of a stake horse.

From Project Gutenberg