| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Far out in front | ||
| Having a commanding lead | New York Times | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Unlikely to be caught | New York Times | 08 Oct 2022 |
| Winning by a mile | The Washington Post | 31 Dec 2017 |
| Winning by a mile | LA Times Daily | 31 Dec 2017 |
| Winning by a mile | ||
| Unlikely to lose |