Competitors who didn't win (4-4)

I believe the answer is:

also-rans

(Other definitions for also-rans that I've seen before include "They're not placed among the first three" , "They don't win the race" , "Non-placed entrants" , "They do not finish in the first three" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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