Garrison finish



Garrison finish

The end of a competition in which one participant comes from behind at the last minute to win. The phrase refers to US jockey Edward "Snapper" Garrison, who was known for securing such last-minute victories. That race sure had a Garrison finish—one of the runners came all the way from fifth place to win!
See also: finish

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Madelaine-English (Rare)
Ornat-Irish
Celestinathe-le-STEE-nah (Spanish), se-le-STEE-nah (Latin American Spanish), che-le-STEE-nah (Italian)Spanish, Italian
Myeong-Sukmyung-sookKorean
WillowWIL-oEnglish (Modern)
JaynieJAY-neeEnglish