Answer:

pacesetter

Answer	Crossword Clue
PACESETTER	Early leader in a race
PACESETTER	One to follow
PACESETTER	One in front

PACESETTER	Leader
PACESETTER	Leader.
PACESETTER	Horse that shows the way
PACESETTER	Model of a sort
PACESETTER	Bellwether
PACESETTER	Leader of the pack
PACESETTER	Leader in a field

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.