. . . . "Stallion" . . . "Silky Sullivan"@en . . "Silky Sullivan (February 28, 1955 \u2013 November 18, 1977) was an American thoroughbred race horse best known for his come-from-behind racing style. His name is now a term used in sports and politics for someone who seems so far behind the competition that they cannot win, yet they do."@en . .