Historical clue formulations

• Lap, maybe — 2023-01-01
• Leave in the dust — 2018-02-18
• Leave in the dust, say — 2009-06-25
• Defeat in a footrace — 2006-12-19
• Beat to the tape — 2002-02-13
• Beat to the finish line — 1999-04-07
• Best in a race — 1994-11-04