have a horse in the race

US /hæv ə hɔrs ɪn ðə reɪs/
UK /hæv ə hɔrs ɪn ðə reɪs/
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1.

avere un interesse personale, avere un cavallo in gara

to have a personal interest or stake in the outcome of a situation or event

:
Of course he supports the new policy; he has a horse in the race because his company will benefit.
Certo che sostiene la nuova politica; lui ha un interesse personale perché la sua azienda ne trarrà beneficio.
As a journalist, you shouldn't have a horse in the race when reporting on political campaigns.
Come giornalista, non dovresti avere un interesse personale quando riporti sulle campagne politiche.