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Racing sods (4)

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turf

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'racing' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for turf that I've seen before include "Grass clod" , "Horse racing, generally" , "Cover over with grass" , "Piece of lawn" , "Divot" .)

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