front runner
US /ˈfrʌnt ˌrʌn.ər/
UK /ˈfrʌnt ˌrʌn.ər/
1.
Spitzenreiter, Favorit
the person, animal, or organization that is most likely to win a race or competition
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The candidate is currently the front runner in the polls.
Der Kandidat ist derzeit der Spitzenreiter in den Umfragen.
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Our team is the front runner for the championship this year.
Unser Team ist dieses Jahr der Spitzenreiter für die Meisterschaft.