unplaced
adjective
un·placed
ˌən-ˈplāst 
1
: not placed : not having a definite or assigned place
taxonomically unplaced organisms
2
: not finishing in one of the first three places in a horse race
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The horse was also stripped of second and deemed unplaced in the race.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2020
Leona’s Reward, Ohio’s 2018 champion older filly and mare, was the Lewis’ 4-5 betting favorite, but finished unplaced, fifth in the field of six.
—Bob Roberts, cleveland.com, 22 June 2019
Following a stewards' inquiry, WILD LANDO was disqualified and left unplaced for interference in midstretch.
—John Cherwa, latimes.com, 24 Mar. 2018
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2020
Leona’s Reward, Ohio’s 2018 champion older filly and mare, was the Lewis’ 4-5 betting favorite, but finished unplaced, fifth in the field of six.
—Bob Roberts, cleveland.com, 22 June 2019
Following a stewards' inquiry, WILD LANDO was disqualified and left unplaced for interference in midstretch.
—John Cherwa, latimes.com, 24 Mar. 2018
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“Unplaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplaced. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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