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OP I was alway taught that it did refer to an outsider coming first - but more specifically to the practice of applying dye to the lighter hair on a horse in order to disguise its distinguishing features -which would have immediately identified it as a potential winner.
As the dye wore off during or after the race, the true identity of a winner was revealed.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Dark Horse Cath Collins 08/09/08 07:50 AM Re: Dark Horse Faldage 08/09/08 11:26 AM
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