Another word for steeplechase

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handicap
A race or contest in which contestants are given advantages or compensations to equalize the chances of winning.
Such an advantage or penalty.
A physical or mental disability.

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1. A race or contest in which contestants are given advantages or compensations to equalize the chances of winning.
2. Such an advantage or penalty.
3. A physical or mental disability.
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derby
Any of various annual horseraces, especially for three-year-olds.
A formal race usually having an open field of contestants:
A stiff felt hat with a round crown and a narrow, curved brim.

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1. Any of various annual horseraces, especially for three-year-olds.
2. A formal race usually having an open field of contestants:
3. A stiff felt hat with a round crown and a narrow, curved brim.
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sweepstakes
A lottery in which the participants' contributions form a fund that is awarded as a prize to one or several winners.
An event or contest, especially a horserace, the result of which determines the winner of such a lottery.
The prize won in such a lottery.

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1. A lottery in which the participants' contributions form a fund that is awarded as a prize to one or several winners.
2. An event or contest, especially a horserace, the result of which determines the winner of such a lottery.
3. The prize won in such a lottery.
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