What does the cryptic crossword clue "A plane maybe circling popular race venue (7)" mean?

The definition is "race venue". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). A (synonym="plane") + IN (synonym="popular inserted.") + TREE (synonym="plane") = AINTREE; definition: "race venue" The answer is AINTREE.

A plane maybe circling popular race venue (7)

Times Cryptic #29061 | 7 Down | 2024-10-30 flower

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