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Bit of a rush during a race, you can be sure (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trust

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'bit' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for trust that I've seen before include "Rely on" , "Place confidence in or reliance on" , "responsibility" , "Faith; care" , "Hope, expect" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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