TO COME CAPTAIN ARMSTRONG, phr. (turf).—To ‘pull’ a horse and thus prevent him from winning. CAPTAIN ARMSTRONG is often used for a dishonest jockey. [A play upon words, i.e., ‘to pull with a strong arm.’]
1864. Sporting Life, 5 Nov. (Leader). CAPTAIN ARMSTRONG is again abroad, muscular and powerful, riding his favourite hobby in the steeple-chase field, preparing thus early in the season for pulling, stopping, and putting the strings on.
