What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reduced pace of horse on course (5)" mean?

The definition is "course". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRO (synonym="TRO") + ON (synonym="ON") = TROON; definition: "course" The answer is TROON.

Reduced pace of horse on course (5)

Times Cryptic #29153 | 21 Across | 2025-02-14 flower

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