What does the cryptic crossword clue "Running backwards, easily beat old racehorse (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "horse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (first_letter="Running") + E (first_letter="easily") + DRUM (synonym="beat") = RED RUM; definition: "old racehorse" The answer is Red Rum.

Running backwards, easily beat old racehorse (3,3)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3027 | 10 Across | 2019-10-27 flower

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