I have no horse in this race, so choose whatever you prefer.
no horse in this race
idiomNo vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.
Origin
disputed originFrom betting on horse racing; someone who has not placed bets on any of the horses in a particular race will have no vested interest in any of them winning.
The manager refused to pick a side in the argument because he had no horse in this race.
As an impartial observer with no horse in this race, she offered a neutral perspective that helped the committee reach a fair decision.
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beat a dead horse
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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caucus race
The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, especially presidential; a primary election via caucus.
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charley horse
A muscle cramp, usually a strong one, in the thigh, leg, arm, or core.
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close the stable door after the horse has bolted
To attempt to prevent a problem that has already occurred; to design and implement a preventive mechanism that is too late (after the first failure instead of before).
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dark horse
Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.
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enough to choke a horse
An excessive quantity.
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flog a dead horse
To attempt to get more out of something that cannot give more; to attempt to arouse fresh interest in something that is either hopeless or already settled.
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get back on the horse
To return to an activity after a period of abstaining from the activity.