What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beat the Parisian in the lead, lapping gutless runner (6)" mean?

The definition is "Beat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LA (synonym="‘the Parisian’, feminine") + RR (synonym="‘gutless R unne R ‘") + UP (synonym="‘in the lead’") = LARRUP; definition: "Beat" The answer is LARRUP.

Beat the Parisian in the lead, lapping gutless runner (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29445 | 9 Across | 2024-07-26 flower

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