blinkers

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Blinkers often help improve focus by screening distractions.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2019

Blinkers are used to keep a horse focused and not be distracted by their surroundings.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2016

Owned by Blinkers On Racing Stable, Strauss, Aurelio, Butler, Coons, Lapso et al, the bay filly went three-for-three last year, all at Hollywood Park.

From Newsweek • Aug. 6, 2011

Look here, young Blinkers, I don’t want to hurt you. 

From Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia being the adventures of Prince Prigio's son by Browne, Gordon

I should feel badly if it were to hit Blinkers, for I want to get a crack at him myself.

From The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy by Patchin, Frank Gee