the right horse

Someone or something that becomes or proves to be successful. It seems we picked the right horse with those stocks—the money they're earning is just unbelievable. I still can't believe that I backed the right horse for Best Actress—her victory was such a long shot!

See also: horse, right

See also:

pick the right horse
back the right horse
the wrong horse
it (only/just) goes to show (you)
let (someone or oneself) in for
let in for
let oneself in for
saddle (one) with (someone or something)
saddle someone with
saddle with

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