- Garrison finish
- noun Etymology: probably from Edward “Snapper” Garrison, 19th century American jockey Date: 1893 a finish in which the winner comes from behind at the end
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Garrison finish
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Garrison finish — ☆ Garrison finish [gar′ə sən ] n. [after Snapper Garrison, 19th c. U.S. jockey] a close finish, as in a horse race, in which the winner comes from behind at the last moment … English World dictionary
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Garrison finish — the finish of a race, esp. a horse race, in which the winner comes from behind to win at the last moment. [1930 35; prob. named after Edward ( Snapper ) Garrison, 19th century American jockey who often won in this fashion] * * * … Universalium
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Garrisonfinish — Garrison finish n. A finish in a contest or race in which the winner comes from behind at the last moment. [After Edward Henry (“Snapper”) Garrison (1868 1930), American jockey.] * * * … Universalium
