one-horse race

caucus race

The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, especially presidential; a primary election via caucus.

no horse in this race

No vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.

one-horse town

A very small town, especially one of a rural nature and offering very few or no attractions.

play the race card

To assert that race or racism is involved in a situation, especially in order to exploit racist or antiracist attitudes.

race against time

A situation in which something must be done hurriedly, before a deadline.

race of truth

A time trial.

race out of the traps

To start something very quickly.

race queen

A glamorous model accompanying the pit crew in Japanese motor racing.