What does the cryptic crossword clue "Racecourse favourite getting celebrity welcome? (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "celebrity welcome". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REDCAR (synonym of "Racecourse") + PET (synonym of "favourite"); definition: "celebrity welcome?" The answer is RED CARPET.

Racecourse favourite getting celebrity welcome? (3,6)

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