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Unplaced entrant (4-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

also-ran

(Other definitions for also-ran that I've seen before include "Non-winning racer" , "Unplaced racehorse" , "Not among the first three in race" , "Non-winner in race" , "Losing runner" .)

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