outrider

Example Sentences

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An outrider corralled him midway in the stretch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2023

An outrider finally caught the filly near the gap leading to the stable area.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2019

While extremely popular in its first two editions staged in front of sell-out crowds in Prague and Chicago, the competition backed by Roger Federer was seen as something of an outrider.

From Reuters • May 24, 2019

An outrider tried to swoop in at the top of the stretch and corral Bodexpress, but the horse sped up and passed a few competitors near the finish line and kept going.

From The Guardian • May 18, 2019

"Nert thing, you'll want to be an outrider like Grenn. Shall I speak to the Old Bear?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin