Word: latefoot
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...blond tail nearly swept the ground and reminded oldtimers of the hair-tonic ads of the Seven Sutherland Sisters. Mr. Long Tail set no world's records like Big Red (Man o' War) or the late great Ekky (Equipoise). But he was a dramatic racer, a notorious latefoot who came from behind, his long tail streaming, to cut down rival after rival...
...hardboots reckoned right. Rounding the first turn, Whirlaway, a notorious latefoot, was in eighth place. Dispose, the pride of Texas, was in front-with Porter's Cap and Our Boots close behind. In the middle of the backstretch, Whirly, still far behind, began to move up. Nearing the home turn, he was on the heels of the front runners. Could Arcaro keep him from bearing out? The crowd held its breath for a moment, then let go in a nervous yell. Whirlaway had shot through an opening, was tearing down the stretch like a tornado...
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