racehorse

[ reys-hawrs ]

/ ˈreɪsˌhɔrs /

a horse bred or kept for racing, especially in flat races or steeplechases.

Origin of racehorse

First recorded in 1620–30; race¹ + horse

A race-horse is graceful in his swiftest pace, and never makes an awkward motion, though he is pushed to his utmost speed.

The Works of William Cowper |William Cowper
With all sail set, the Christina was driving through the water at race-horse speed.

Motor Matt's Hard Luck |Stanley R. Matthews
Thus by putting stallions built for speed to mares similarly built, Man has produced the race-horse.

Twentieth Century Socialism |Edmond Kelly
He means a blood horse,” explained Lynn in a low tone; “he always pretends his tricycle is a race-horse.

In the Mist of the Mountains |Ethel Turner

The wind blew more fiercely, and the fire approached from almost every quarter with the swiftness of a race-horse.

Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea |James O. Brayman

racehorse

/ (ˈreɪsˌhɔːs) /

a horse specially bred for racing