Race generating more than local interest? (8)

I believe the answer is:

national

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'race' is the first definition.
(horse race the Grand National)

'generating more than local interest?' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for national that I've seen before include "See 17" , "Countrywide" , "57-year-old carer needing care?" , "Relating to a country" , "A resident" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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