What does the cryptic crossword clue "At which sprinters run, holding as much as possible, and hide (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "At which sprinters run,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FULL (synonym="much") + PELT (synonym="hide") = FULLPELT; definition: "At which sprinters run," The answer is FULLPELT.

At which sprinters run, holding as much as possible, and hide (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28311 | 16 Down | 2020-12-08 flower

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