winner's circle

noun

a small, usually circular area or enclosure at a racetrack where awards are bestowed on winning mounts and their jockeys.
any select group of winners, achievers, or those that have been accepted as worthy.
the winner's circle of fine wines.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of winner's circle¹

First recorded in 1950–55

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“We’re just going to throw him in there. He’s handled everything here. He handled the ship, and he handled Churchill, came back like it was nothing. I can tell after they win. In the winner’s circle, he just stood there, stoic, didn’t even take a deep breath. He was like, ‘Hey, that’s it?’

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How about in the Winner’s Circle come about 7:05 p.m.

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Back in the winner's circle and up to third in the world rankings, Scotland's Higgins is another player from the sport's famed 'Class of 92' who cannot be overlooked.

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After two troubled seasons Mercedes have finally found their way back to the winner's circle.

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I very much look forward to returning to Churchill Downs and getting back to the Winner’s Circle.”

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