: a racehorse that makes a strong bid in the homestretch
Examples of stretch runner in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAs a 3-year-old, the hard-charging stretch runner has won the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes on March 4 and the Grade 1 Florida Derby on April 1 at Gulfstream Park in his most recent outing.—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 7 June 2023
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