noun
race with a clear favorite; safe-bet race
Used in horse racing and similar contexts for a race where one entrant is overwhelmingly expected to win, making it a low-risk bet. Often carries a nuance of being a 'banker' bet.
今日のメインレースは銀行レースだから、配当は低そうだ。
Today's main race is a banker race, so the payout will probably be low.
競馬初心者はまず銀行レースで慣れるといい。
Horse racing beginners should first get used to it with safe-bet races.