# run for the roses

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The Kentucky Derby horse race.
2. A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.
3. A hard-fought competition or demanding challenge of any kind.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/run-for-the-roses