| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BOXEDIN | Pocketed, as in a race: Colloq. |
| OUTRUN | Beat, as in a race |
| BETON | Support, as in a horse race |
| GAINEDON | Got nearer to, as in a race |
| FADES | Drops back, as in a horse race |
| CLOSEBEHIND | Not far from, as in a race |
| NIPANDTUCK | In doubt until the very end, as a race |
