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Unrivalled steeplechaser gets rid of cheat and puts things right (8)

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peerless

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(Other definitions for peerless that I've seen before include "superb" , "Unequalled" , "Without equal, nonpareil" , "Unique" , "Without equal or match" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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