Sections of a race (6)

I believe the answer is:

stages

(Other definitions for stages that I've seen before include "Sagest kind of play venues" , "Arranges" , "Positions or points in a process" , "Phases" , "Platforms in theatres" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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