front-running
adjective /ˈfrʌnt rʌnɪŋ/
/ˈfrʌnt rʌnɪŋ/
[only before noun]- (of a person, an animal or an organization) that seems most likely to win a race or competition
- Wilson was the front-running candidate in the run-up to the elections.
- Montes is now hoping to move to a front-running Formula One team.