stake race

Or stakes race

noun

Horse Racing.

1. a race in which part of the prize or purse is put up by the owners of the horses nominated to run in the race.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stake race¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

At least three horses he trains will run in rich stake races over the weekend — including Gamine in the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes on Travers day.

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Emerald Downs announced Wednesday it would have 17 stake races this season as its live-racing schedule starts May 19.

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He had just run three miles in the sweltering South Florida heat, getting ready for a weekend of lucrative stake races.

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“I’m not going to get rich, but there’s always a chance of riding a really nice horse and winning $100,000 stake races.”

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The third leg of the Triple Crown will offer $8 million in purses and 10 stake races on the card at this year’s event.

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