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Condition not so much like a wild horse (9)

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I believe the answer is:

riderless

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'much like a wild horse' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'condition not' is the wordplay.
'condition' becomes 'rider' (condition or specification added to a contract).
'not' becomes 'less' (I've seen this in other clues).
'rider'+'less'='RIDERLESS'

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(Other definitions for riderless that I've seen before include "without one taking seat" , "Some horses are at end of race" , "out of condition?" , "like liberty horses" , "unqualified?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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