Word: latefoot
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Dates: during 1941-1941
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...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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