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Thoroughbred irritated over what it's carrying (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rider

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'over what it's carrying' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'thoroughbred irritated' is the wordplay.
'RIDER' is hidden backwards within the letters.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for rider that I've seen before include "Jockey" , "Horseman or supplementary jury verdict" , "Addition to verdict" , "Condition added to a legislative bill" , "Revere, for example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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