Historical clue formulations

• Didn't beat — 2024-01-27
• Was defeated by — 2022-12-07
• Came in behind — 2021-07-10
• Was bested by — 2020-06-28
• Finished behind — 2018-07-08
• Was bested by — 2015-12-24
• Was beaten by — 2009-12-27
• Suffered defeat at the hands of — 2007-02-06
• Was beaten by — 2004-07-30