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Put your money on a non-runner in "Baby Wear" (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bonnet

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'wear' is the definition.
(I know that bonnet is a more specific form of the action hat)

'put your money on a non-runner in baby' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'on' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for bonnet that I've seen before include "Cover for head or engine" , "Lady's old-fashioned hat" , "Soft cap" , "Headwear for a car?" , "Type of woman's hat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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