What is another word for stake race?
Pronunciation: [stˈe͡ɪk ɹˈe͡ɪs] (IPA) 
A Stake race, commonly known as a classic race, is a prestigious horseracing event where the horses are nominated by their owners and breeders to compete. Other terms that are synonymous with a stake race include a handicap race, graded stakes race, invitationals, and sweepstakes. The handicap race is a type of stake race that assigns a weight for each horse to carry based on their previous performances. A graded stakes race is a stake race that ranks the competition's quality based on earnings and performance. Invitational and sweepstakes races are invitation-only races where only top-performing horses compete. These synonyms are essential terms used in horseracing and are often used by fans, owners, and experts in the industry.
