| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ETRUSCAN | Of a pre-Roman race. |
| SINITE | Member of pre-Israelite race. |
| HAMSTRING | Target of pre-race stretching |
| THEYREATTHEPOST | Pre-race words |
| PACECAR | Pre-race leader |
| ODDS | Pre-race postings |
| CARBS | Pre-race "loading" units |
| WARMUP | Pre-race stretch, say |
| OAKS | Pre-Derby filly race |
| CARBS | Marathoners' pre-race intake, perhaps |
| PARADELAP | Pre-race warm-up circuit at Indy, say |
