"___ horse," common phrase used to refer to an unexpected winner, that has its origins in horse racing Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DARK "___ horse," common phrase used to refer to an unexpected winner, that has its origins in horse racing (4)
6% SECOND Back horse after winner? (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 8, 2026
6% STEED Horse (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 5, 2026
6% HIPPO Horses * (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 5, 2026
6% HOME "___ stretch," common phrase used to refer to the final part of an activity, that has its origins in horse racing (4)
5% RIDE Travel by horse (4) Commuter Apr 9, 2026
5% HAY Horse food (3) USA Today Apr 8, 2026
5% FOAL Baby horse (4) Universal Apr 4, 2026
5% SIRE Horse's father (4) Commuter Apr 3, 2026
5% PINTO Mottled horse (5) LA Times Mini Apr 2, 2026
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