two horse race
- derbyOpen-entry competition
- frontrunnerLeading candidate or competitor
- neck and neckExactly even in competition
- rivalOne who competes against
- contestOrganized competitive event
duel · showdown · underdog · favorite · odds · jockey · gallop · stakes · betting · competition · runoff · head to head · challenger · incumbent · polling · lead · sprint · finish line
number of viable competitors
two horse raceforegone conclusion
Result assumed beforehand
no contest · free-for-all · walkover · open field · coronation