Answer: galloped

AnswerCrossword Clue
GALLOPEDRode.
GALLOPEDRan like Northern Dancer.
GALLOPEDSped
GALLOPEDGirl ran easily and ran hard (8)
galloped(of a process or time) Progress rapidly in a seemingly uncontrollable manner
gallopedMake (a horse) gallop
galloped(of a person) Run fast and rather boisterously
gallopedGALLOP, to ride a horse at full speed
galloped(of a horse) Go at the pace of a gallop