inside track

noun

1. the inner, or shorter, track of a racecourse.
2. an advantageous position in a competitive situation.

inside track

noun

1. the inner and therefore shorter side of a racecourse
2. informal.
   a position of advantage

   the local man has the inside track in this contest

Word History and Origins

Origin of inside track¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

The Dodgers still have the inside track to reach the Fall Classic.

From Los Angeles Times

Americast gets the inside track on presidential security at the highest levels from Miles Taylor, a former chief of staff at the Department for Homeland Security, who served during the Trump presidency.

From BBC

The developments capped a day that began with Rory McIlroy losing the inside track on rejoining the board as Webb Simpson’s replacement when board members resisted his return.

From Seattle Times

"He had the two most important attributes for the job. He loved the gossip - the inside track - and he loved to share it with the rest of us," he said.

From BBC

Prince Harry will be involved in another Netflix venture showing the inside track on the world of polo.

From BBC

Related Words

• head start