Fabled second-place finisher (4)

I believe the answer is:

hare

(Other definitions for hare that I've seen before include "may be electric!" , "Mammal like a large rabbit" , "Fast runner" , "Timid creature" , "Run with great speed" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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