steadier n.
(Aus.) in horse-racing, a handicapping weight, thus the handicap itself.
![[Aus]](/static/img/flags/aus.png "Australia") | S. Aus. Register (Adelaide) 8 May 3/7: At Doncaster, with a steadier of 9 st. 3 lbs., he was beaten a neck by Sneeze for a Handicap Plate. | |
| Sydney Morn. Herald 6 May 5/1: Mr. W. Somerville’s blk m Hilda, by Musket from Ouida, with a steadier of 10st., won the Autumn Handicap. | |
| Newcastle Sun (NSW) 4 Mar. 2/1: Irish Eyes has been given a steadier of 10.8 in the Welter. | |
 | Dly News (Pertrh) 29 June 16/2: With a steadier of 9.0 he ran another great race to score in a fighting finish. | |
| Mirror (Perth) 24 Dec. 11/2: Since his return from Sydney the 6-year-old has scored three successive wins and, despite a steadier of 9.5, he looks the safest bet. | |
| Lairs, Urgers & Coat-Tuggers 268: And, but for a badly split heel, he’d have carried the steadier of 10 st to victory in the ‘89 Cup. |