odds-on favorite

The person, car, racehorse most favored to win. (Used almost exclusively in reference to racehorses in the phrase "odds-on favorite.") As usual, Man o' War is the odds-on favorite to win. I'd say no other horse really stands a chance. Who do you think is the odds-on favorite to win the World Cup?

odds-on favorite

the most popular choice of a wager. Fred is the odds-on favorite for president of the board of trustees.

See also: favorite

See also:

in the running
in/out of the running
be in the running
out to win
get the W
carry the day
carry/win the day
the W
W
win hands down, to

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