winner's circle

win·ner's circle

(wĭn′ərz)

n. pl. winners' circles

An enclosed area at a racetrack where the winning horse and jockey are brought for awards and publicity.

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win′ner's cir`cle

a small, usu. circular area at a racetrack where awards are bestowed on winning mounts and their jockeys.

[1950–55]

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winner's circle - a small area at a racecourse where awards are given to the owners of winning horses

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