stake race

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of stake race

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.

From New York Times

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

From Seattle Times

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

From New York Times

“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.”

From Washington Post

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.

From Forbes