winning post
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of winning post
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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At Cheltenham, the 10-year-old Many Clouds shocked Thistlecrack to win the Cotswold Chase by a head before falling after the winning post.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2017
And the winning post is the organ bank.
From Economist ● Feb. 4, 2016
The horse even went out for an encore after the final race of the day, passing the winning post a second time as he was paraded before the stands.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2015
The Group One of venues to socialise, for those allowed entry, is car park number one for owners and trainers, about a furlong on from the winning post, where picnics have silver service cutlery.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2013
Lady to trim hat and gentleman to return to the winning post wearing hat.
From In Pastures New by George Ade
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