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I played a great horse yesterday! It took seven horses to beat him
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"I played a great horse yesterday! It took seven horses to beat him"

- Henny Youngman

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Henny Youngman's quote is most likely referring to a horse race he attended. He is expressing his appreciation for the horse he banked on, as it took 7 other horses to beat him. This implies that the horse he bet on was a strong competitor, which the race was close. It is most likely that Youngman was pleased with the outcome of the race, as his horse set up an excellent battle. The quote also suggests that Youngman is a knowledgeable gambler, as he was able to select a horse that was able to compete with 7 other horses. It is possible that Youngman took pride in his horse, and that he was pleased with the result of the race.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Henny Youngman between March 16, 1906 and February 24, 1998. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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