Overcast skies initially okay for horses (5)

I believe the answer is:

greys

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'for horses' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for greys that I've seen before include "Colour combinations of black and white" , "Horses" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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