Graveyard of Favorites
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Graveyard of Favorites is the famous nickname for Saratoga Race Course, reflecting its long history of upsets in which heavily favored horses are unexpectedly defeated.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Graveyard of Favorites canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3967248 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Graveyard of Favorites Context triple: [Saratoga Race Course, nickname, Graveyard of Favorites]
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A.
Gleaming Misfortune
Gleaming Misfortune is a named bed curtain associated with the character Hel, likely characterized by a striking yet ominous appearance that reflects her dark, mythic nature.
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B.
From Cradle to Grave
From Cradle to Grave is a chapter in Milton and Rose Friedman's influential book "Free to Choose" that critiques government welfare and social insurance programs across individuals' lifetimes.
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C.
Zanies and Fools
"Zanies and Fools" is a track from Chance the Rapper’s debut studio album *The Big Day*, known for its introspective lyrics and soulful, reflective tone.
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D.
The Overwhelming
The Overwhelming is an English rendering of the Arabic term "Al-Ghashiyah," referring to the all-encompassing event of the Day of Judgment described in the Qur'anic chapter Surah Al-Ghashiyah.
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E.
Winner and Waster
Winner and Waster is a 14th-century Middle English alliterative poem that debates the merits of wealth and generosity within a vividly satirical narrative.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Graveyard of Favorites Target entity description: Graveyard of Favorites is the famous nickname for Saratoga Race Course, reflecting its long history of upsets in which heavily favored horses are unexpectedly defeated.
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A.
Gleaming Misfortune
Gleaming Misfortune is a named bed curtain associated with the character Hel, likely characterized by a striking yet ominous appearance that reflects her dark, mythic nature.
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B.
From Cradle to Grave
From Cradle to Grave is a chapter in Milton and Rose Friedman's influential book "Free to Choose" that critiques government welfare and social insurance programs across individuals' lifetimes.
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C.
Zanies and Fools
"Zanies and Fools" is a track from Chance the Rapper’s debut studio album *The Big Day*, known for its introspective lyrics and soulful, reflective tone.
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D.
The Overwhelming
The Overwhelming is an English rendering of the Arabic term "Al-Ghashiyah," referring to the all-encompassing event of the Day of Judgment described in the Qur'anic chapter Surah Al-Ghashiyah.
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E.
Winner and Waster
Winner and Waster is a 14th-century Middle English alliterative poem that debates the merits of wealth and generosity within a vividly satirical narrative.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
horse racing nickname
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nickname ⓘ |
| appliedIn |
betting discussions about Saratoga
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media coverage of Saratoga Race Course ⓘ |
| appliesTo | Saratoga Race Course ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Saratoga Springs, New York
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thoroughbred racing ⓘ |
| category |
Horse racing nicknames
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Saratoga Race Course ⓘ |
| connotation |
dangerous for heavy favorites
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track where upsets are common ⓘ |
| context | American horse racing culture ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| describes | reputation of Saratoga Race Course for unpredictability ⓘ |
| describesPropertyOf |
Saratoga Race Course competitiveness
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Saratoga Race Course unpredictability ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName | Graveyard of Champions ⓘ |
| hasCause |
high incidence of betting upsets
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historical defeats of legendary horses at Saratoga ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
frequent upsets of heavily favored horses
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unexpected defeats of favorites ⓘ |
| refersTo | Saratoga Race Course ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
betting upset
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longshot winner ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
American racing folklore
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Saratoga Race Course history ⓘ |
| sport | horse racing ⓘ |
| usedBy |
handicappers
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racing fans ⓘ sports journalists ⓘ |
| usedSince | 20th century ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Graveyard of Favorites Description of subject: Graveyard of Favorites is the famous nickname for Saratoga Race Course, reflecting its long history of upsets in which heavily favored horses are unexpectedly defeated.
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