Usually means: Competing for a prestigious prize.
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  1. run for the roses: Wiktionary
  2. Run for the Roses (album), Run for the Roses (film), Run for the Roses (song): Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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Definitions from Wiktionary (run for the roses)

noun:  (usually capitalized and preceded by the) The Kentucky Derby horse race.
noun:  (idiomatic, American football) A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.
noun:  (idiomatic, by extension) A hard-fought competition or demanding challenge of any kind.

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