morning line
noun
: a bookmaker's list of entries for a race meet and the probable odds on each that is printed or posted before the betting begins
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The runners will be listed by post position with trainer, jockey, morning line, and a thought on each.
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Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The morning line will be posted Friday, but Brant should be a strong favorite.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
Crudo, who's co-owned by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, was given 15-1 odds in the morning line.
—Alex Sundby
june 6, CBS News, 6 June 2025
Journalism is the morning line favorite for the 157th running of the Belmont at 8-5 odds.
—Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The morning line will be posted Friday, but Brant should be a strong favorite.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
Crudo, who's co-owned by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, was given 15-1 odds in the morning line.
—Alex Sundby
june 6, CBS News, 6 June 2025
Journalism is the morning line favorite for the 157th running of the Belmont at 8-5 odds.
—Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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“Morning line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morning%20line. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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