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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!
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Karpos | | - | Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek |
| Pipra | | PEE-prah | Esperanto |
| ThaÏS | | - | Ancient Greek |
| Lenora | | [lə'nɔ:rə] | |
| Bram | | BRAHM | English, Dutch |
| Ketill | | - | Ancient Scandinavian |