claiming race

(Horse Racing) horse racing US and Canadian a race in which each owner declares beforehand the price at which his or her horse will be offered for sale after the race

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claim′ing race`

a race in which any horse entered can be purchased by anyone who has made a bid before the race.

[1930–35]

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claiming race - a horse race in which each owner declares before the race at what price his horse will be offered for sale after the race

horse race - a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting

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