starter

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He is the only Preakness starter who has raced at Laurel; in fact, he has never run anywhere else, going three for three there, including an 8¼-length triumph last month in the Federico Tesio.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

With Raphinha sidelined through injury, Rashford has stepped up as a starter when needed.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Only one starter, Ezi Magbegor, is back but will miss at least the first six weeks because of a foot injury.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“Hitters are able to be more selective if they think it’s going to even be close, because they have the ability to challenge it,” Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

When for one brief second the colt was motionless, the starter hit the bell.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand