stake race
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stake race
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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In a stake race, the show goes on even if there is only one performer.
From Time Magazine Archive
While he never won a rich stake race himself, Hugable Tom served as Alydar's "rabbit" in the Flamingo, burning out the field per orders.
From Time Magazine Archive
At Pimlico he introduced the unprecedented policy of a stake race every day, removed the famed infield hillock that obstructed the spectators' view, and inaugurated the Pimlico Special to determine the Horse of the Year.
From Time Magazine Archive
New Orleans' first stake race was run 104 years ago.
From Time Magazine Archive
If I could ever get her safely away from the post in a stake race, yes; sure as anything on earth.
From The Garden of Eden by Brand, Max
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