| 100% | ASCOT | 5 | Race that's always a tie? |
| 69% | DEADHEAT | 8 | Race that finishes in a tie |
| 57% | ULTRA | 5 | Race that's longer than a marathon |
| 55% | DNA | 3 | Trial evidence that's always a little twisted |
| 54% | SANTAANITADERBY | 15 | California race that's a stepping-stone to Kentucky |
| 54% | ASCOT | 5 | English race place that gave its name to a type of tie |
| 53% | TENMILE | 7 | Kind of race that's not quite a half-marathon |
| 52% | SPRINT | 6 | Fast race that's also the name of a phone company |
| 52% | ASCOT | 5 | Tie that's similar to a cravat |
| 51% | EAR | 3 | Item that's always found close to a temple |
| 51% | NOTE | 4 | "And that's why you always leave a ___" |
| 51% | BATON | 5 | Stick that's passed in a relay race |
| 51% | YOYO | 4 | Toy that's tied to a finger: Hyph. |
| 51% | YOYO | 4 | Plaything that's tied to a finger: Hyph. |
| 50% | ETC | 3 | Abbr. that's almost always preceded by a comma |
| 50% | YOYO | 4 | Toy that's tied to a single finger: Hyph. |
| 49% | STP | 3 | Automotive brand that's a longtime sponsor of auto racing |
| 48% | MARATHON | 8 | Race that requires a lot of stamina |
| 48% | TIRE | 4 | Race car part that's changed during a pit stop |
| 47% | DRAW | 4 | Match that ends in a tie |
| 47% | EVEN | 4 | Tied, as a race |
| 47% | LONDON | 6 | England's capital city that hosts a World Marathon Majors race |
| 47% | TRI | 3 | Race that may end with a marathon, for short |
| 47% | OAR | 3 | Boat racing item that's inserted in a "lock" |
| 46% | EDUC | 4 | U.S. dept. that had a Race to the Top reform prog. |
| 46% | MILE | 4 | Race that once had a four-minute barrier |
| 46% | ASCOT | 5 | Tie named for a race venue |
| 45% | TRI | 3 | Race that requires a swimsuit, helmet and running shoes, for short |
| 45% | LOSS | 4 | Game result that's not a win or a tie |
| 45% | HULL | 4 | Part of a boat that's always underwater |