futurity stakes

plural noun

, Horse Racing.

1. futurity ( def 6 ).
2. the winnings earned in a futurity race.

Example Sentences

Private Vow started his 2-year-old career by winning three of four races, including the Grade 2 Futurity Stakes at Belmont Park.

From Los Angeles Times

He finished fifth to Classic Empire the following race, the Breeders’ Futurity Stakes at Keeneland, a points-bearing Kentucky Derby prep.

From Los Angeles Times

Proud owner Ken Ramsey, right, celebrates as he leads Dixiana Breeders' Futurity winner We Miss Artie and jockey John Velazquez to the winner's circle after capturing the Dixiana Breeders' Futurity stakes horse race at Keeneland Race Course.

From Washington Post

Sunday's feature race in Ireland, the Group Two Futurity Stakes at The Curragh, was diminished by the withdrawal of Nevis, the likely favourite, a few hours before the race.

From The Guardian

Masterstroke, from the French arm of the Godolphin operation, looks like the one he needs to beat, while in Ireland, Nevis is likely to start favourite for the Futurity Stakes at The Curragh, a race that his trainer, Aidan O'Brien, last won with Cape Blanco in 2009.

From The Guardian