Be ahead in a race (4)

I believe the answer is:

lead

(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "Be in charge of; metal" , "item for a dog" , "One with starring role" , "Be in charge of, element" , "Live" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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