Glossary term

Maiden

A horse that has not yet won a race, or a race restricted mainly to horses that have not yet won, depending on local rules.

Category

Race types and conditions

Japanese term

未勝利馬・メイドン

Reading: みしょうりば・めいどん

Review status

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Aliases

  • Maiden race

Beginner explanation

A maiden race is where horses are usually trying to earn their first win.

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