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pony

18 7.2

A racehorse that people bet on at the racetrack

noun
/ˈpoʊni/

Jargon

: caballo de carreras

He spent the afternoon studying the statistics to choose the best pony for his bets.

Examples

I was betting the ponies, but I did it all for you.

Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989)
Later that night, after the ponies had been sold, I watched Ned and Missy ride the Tilt-A-Whirl in the pavilion.

Fiction book (2002)
If you fellas are ever out in horse country shopping for a polo pony, you'll look me up, right?

The Three Stooges (2012)
I've made a few clams on the ponies.

Racing Stripes (2005)
If you plan to attend the race tomorrow, make sure you can pick a winning pony to bet on.
During the event, everyone gathered to watch the fastest pony sprint toward the finish line.

Synonyms

racehorse

vspony

35 2.2

A horse bred and trained to run in races

is an informal betting term for that racing animal

thoroughbred

vspony

14 5.5

A fast type of horse bred for racing

is a casual betting term used for racing horses generally

quarter horse

vspony

4 3.7

A small, strong American horse bred for short, fast races like quarter-mile sprints

is an informal racing term that covers many race types not only sprints

Idioms

shanks' pony

Archaic

9.5

To walk somewhere instead of using a car or bus

Compounds

one-trick pony

Offensive

4 6.0

A person or thing with only one skill

polo pony

2 5.2

A small, quick horse trained for polo

Pony Express

2 7.0

A fast mail service in the United States using riders on horses

Shetland pony

2 3.4

A very small, sturdy horse with thick shaggy fur from the Shetland Islands

pony keg

1 7.5

A small barrel of beer used to serve a few people

cow pony

1 7.5

A small, agile horse ridden to move cattle on a ranch

pony cart

1 3.7

A small vehicle with two or four wheels pulled by a pony with seats for two people

cotton pony

7.2

A small gentle pony that children can ride at fairs or parties

Indian pony

6.1

A small strong horse used for riding by Native American people on the plains

pony-trekking

6.1

An activity of riding small horses across the countryside for fun

shank's pony

Archaic

9.9

A joking way to say you will walk somewhere instead of taking a car

Welsh pony

4.5

A small, strong pony from Wales that is gentle and smart

How Strong

6 1.0

draft animal

1 3.9

horse

∞ 1.0

mule

98 3.7

pony

Jargon

18 7.2

sled dog

6 2.7

Surface Forms

pony singular

ponies plural

Etymology

Pony is also used informally for a racehorse at the track, where people call the horses 'the ponies'; this use just extends pony from 'small horse' to mean 'horse' in racing and betting talk.