What does the cryptic crossword clue "Working on research into Old English? The others don’t stand a chance! (3-5,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NEHORSERAC (synonym="NEHORSERAC") + OE (synonym="‘Old English’") = ONEHORSERACE The answer is ONEHORSERACE.

Working on research into Old English? The others don’t stand a chance! (3-5,4)

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