Definition

Proper noun: * A specific thoroughbred racehorse: "Count Fleet" is the name of a famous American thoroughbred racehorse. It is a proper noun referring to this individual horse, known for winning the U.S. Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1943.

Usage

"Count Fleet" is used exclusively as a proper noun to identify this specific historical racehorse. It is not used with articles (a, an, the) when referring to the horse itself.

Examples

• was one of the greatest racehorses of the 20th century.
• The 1943 Kentucky Derby was won by .
• Many consider 's Triple Crown victory to be particularly dominant.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the horse, such as "'s breeding line" or "a trophy."
• In historical or sporting contexts, "a Count Fleet" might be used informally to mean "a horse like Count Fleet," but this is rare and the primary use is as a proper name.

Variants and Related Words

• Thoroughbred: (noun) A breed of horse, known for speed and agility, used in racing. Count Fleet was a thoroughbred.
• Triple Crown: (noun) In American horse racing, the championship title won by a horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes in the same year.

Synonyms

• Champion: (noun) A winner of first prize or first place in a competition. was a champion.
• Triple Crown winner: (noun) A horse that has achieved the Triple Crown. is a Triple Crown winner.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To win the Triple Crown: This is the achievement associated with Count Fleet. While not an idiom containing the words "Count Fleet," it is the central phrase describing his accomplishment.
  • Only a few horses have managed to win the Triple Crown.

Noun

1. thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1943