本命ほんめい
hommei

Noun
no-Adjective

1. favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner

本命ほんめい対抗たいこうったおかげで、ダークホースのかれ漁夫ぎょふたってわけだ。
hommēto taikōbaga seriatta okagede dākuhōsuno karega gyofuno rio etatte wakeda.
Since the favorite and his rival were running against each other a dark horse like him was able to pull out in front.
Noun
no-Adjective

2. one's heart's desire; first choice

Colloquial