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Meanings
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Refers specifically to a horse bred and trained for racing. Common in horse racing contexts.
He takes care of a retired racehorse.
This racehorse is a favorite to win the next race.
Usage patterns
- 競走馬が出走するfor a racehorse to enter/run in a race
Ten racehorses will run in this race.
- 競走馬を育成するto raise and train a racehorse
That ranch raises and trains many racehorses.
- 競走馬から引退するto retire from being a racehorse
That horse retired from racing and became a stud horse.
- 競走馬になるto become a racehorse
This foal will probably become a racehorse in the future.