Possible Clues:

• Gain __: get further ahead in the race
• Gain ___ on
• In Indian music, the improvised section of a raga
• Words after take or gain
• Gain ___ on (lead but good)
• 'Take ___!' (track coach's directive)
• 'Take ___' (coach's order)
• Gain ___ (get ahead in a race)(2 words)