Lag behind someone (5)

I believe the answer is:

trail

(Other definitions for trail that I've seen before include "Track or scent used in following someone" , "Wake" , "Spoor - lag behind" , "Rough path" , "Country path; follow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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