"runners and riders" meaning in All languages combined

See runners and riders on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From horse racing, the horses and the jockeys. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} runners and riders pl (plural only)
  1. (humorous, idiomatic) The candidates in a competition or leadership contest. Tags: humorous, idiomatic, plural, plural-only

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