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a dark horse

Having Nothing To Do With The Color Of A Fantasy Horse, Rather An Expression Of A Winner, A Success Story, A Triumph Suddenly Developing, Revealing Itself All In A Positive Manner:
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Bugs Bunny Was Touted To Be The All-Out Twenty To One Favorite, However to Spectator And Cheering 'Bettor' On the Rail, 'Tony' The Turtle Padded Across The Finish Line To The Timekeepers Toast and Testimonial:

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un cheval noir

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