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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.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of stake race1

First recorded in 1905–10
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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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