Winter-ground

Win´ter-ground`

v. t.

To coved over in the season of winter, as for protection or shelter; as, to winter-ground the roods of a plant.

The ruddock would . . . bring thee all this,
Yea, and furred moss besides, when flowers are none
To winter-ground thy corse.

- Shak.

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The novice chase is a particular case in point, but it may pay to stay loyal to winter-ground form by siding with Quito De La Roque, who finished in front of today's opponents Western Charmer and Thegreatjohnbrowne at Leopardstown in December.

It could pay to stay with Quito's winter form

He has had quite a busy time of it over the past month, but it's a case of making hay with him while the sun doesn't shine as he's basically a winter-ground horse.

Golden Silver has Big date at Punchestown

"It took us a while to realise he isn't a winter-ground horse and the fast conditions today really suited him.