Unplaced horse (4-3)

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also-ran

'unplaced horse' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for also-ran that I've seen before include "Of racing horse, not placed in first three" , "Poor performer in race" , "Unplaced horse" , "Not placed among the leaders" , "One of the losers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun, The Times, the Evening Standard, The Independent and The Mirror.

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