Cryptic crossword clue
Judge’s ruling doesn’t begin to cover horse in circus act

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word JUGGLING

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The straight part
We know that "circus act" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case circus act = juggling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JUGGLING mean?

JUGGLING verb
  1. To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner. Juggling may also include assorted other circus skills such as the diabolo, devil sticks, hat, and cigar box manipulation as well.
  2. To handle or manage many tasks at once.
  3. To deceive by trick or artifice.
  4. To joke or jest.
  5. To perform magic tricks.
JUGGLING noun
  1. The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.
  2. An act or instance of juggling; a reshuffle.

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