(Australia, New Zealand) A race competitor or competition entrant who places among the top three (or other number chosen to receive recognition and/or a prize), or in a specified position (place).
1981, New Zealand Department of Agriculture, New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, [http://books.google.com.au/books?id=M9dJAQAAIAAJ&q=%22placegetter%22|%22placegetters%22+-intitle:%22%22+-inauthor:%22%22&dq=%22placegetter%22|%22placegette…
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(horse racing, Australia, New Zealand) A horse that finishes among the first three of a race, or in a specified place.
: Second placegetter will receive a Honda ATC200 Farm Trike and third and fourth placegetters a Sachs Dolmar Chain Saw each.
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