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What does "and that is what makes horse races" mean?

By Mrs.mezzo is a Wagnerian soprano Asked Feb 28 2009 8:04AM
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by Cyanotic Wasp on Feb 28, 2009 at 5:27 pm Permalink

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"Differences"

Variations in intelligence, performance, strength, durability, ability and skill make for contests.
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by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on Feb 28, 2009 at 8:07 am Permalink

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It's a phrase used when it becomes apparent that there is more than one person trying to accomplish something. It refers to the resulting competition as "a horse race."
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Avatar Mrs.mezzo is a Wagnerian soprano Feb, 28 2009 at 08:12 AM
Thank you! Do you have any idea of its origin?
Avatar CaptainHarley adores his life penguin Feb, 28 2009 at 08:16 AM
The origins are probably lost in antiquity, but I would guess that it was first used back when horses were still used on public roads. : )


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