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I believe the answer is:

epsom

(Other definitions for epsom that I've seen before include "Mopes around in English horse-racing venue" , "Town with racecourse" , "Racetrack" , "Derby and Oaks racecourse" , "Downs" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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