Glossary term

Front-runner

A horse whose usual or intended racing style is to take the lead or race very close to the front from an early stage.

Category

Race terms

Japanese term

逃げ馬

Reading: にげうま

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Aliases

  • Leader
  • Pacesetter

Beginner explanation

A front-runner tries to control the race from the front rather than waiting behind other horses.

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