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Definition
The best horse, or the most capable person in a group.
- the best horse
- figurativethe most capable person in a group; top performer
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the highest-rated horse within a particular racing class in Hong Kong horse racing. It implies the horse is at the peak of its current competitive bracket and is often expected to perform well or be promoted to a higher class soon. The term is heavily tied to the local racing culture and is rarely used outside of that context.
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This horse is the top-class horse of the race, it has a high chance of winning.
Which one do you think is the top-class horse today?
Related words
Common phrases
the strength of the top-class horse
to pick the top-class horse
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe people or other objects as the best of their kind. It is strictly limited to horse racing terminology and will sound nonsensical if applied to general situations.
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