winning post

noun

1. a post on a racetrack, marking the goal of a race.

winning post

noun

1. the post marking the finishing line on a racecourse

Word History and Origins

Origin of winning post¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

After winning the big race again, she scattered some of One For Arthur's ashes by the winning post.

From BBC

The first victory for Rummy, who is buried by the Aintree winning post, came 50 years ago and Minella Trump will have strands of the Aintree legend's mane woven into his bridle.

From BBC

His brother William, who had also ridden in the race, was there to cheer him at the winning post, having fallen at the 19th fence.

From BBC

Mr Trump will be hoping that there remain enough Republican supporters of his approach to help push him past the winning post on election night.

From BBC

Pictures have emerged on social media showing a horse reaching the winning post, satirising the one-horse nature of some of the contests.

From The Guardian