The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 36: String- player makes dashing appearance in Tokyo-Yokohama

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A clue to YO-YO.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I don't understand "makes dashing appearance in" when simply "appearing in" would work
2.Bit of a mismatch between 'string-player' and what sounds like a bike race
3.I like the 2-defs-in-one 'string player' but I don't think 'dashing' pun adds much to surface or wordplay