Raced in to catch a red kangaroo (5)

I believe the answer is:

hared

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'raced' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'to catch a red kangaroo' is the wordplay.
'HARED' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for hared that I've seen before include "speed" , "Ran very fast, raced" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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