horses

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They were backed as potential dark horses at Qatar 2022 following an impressive qualification campaign, but they were outclassed in a tough group featuring Belgium, Croatia and Morocco – the latter two reached the semi-finals.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The massive event requires federal involvement not just on funding but also on issues including athlete visas and the import of Olympic horses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Joe Hart: I am not really a lover of dark horses.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s too early to crown winners, but one firm is betting on two of the sector’s dark horses.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The new Phineas could walk, drive a team of horses, and sail away to Chile, but he had lost a vital skill—he no longer knew how to be social.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman