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Turncoats of course (5)

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I believe the answer is:

ascot

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This might be a double definition.

'turncoats of' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'course' is the second definition.
(Ascot is a racecourse)

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(Other definitions for ascot that I've seen before include "Tie round the neck" , "sporting venue" , "Where the Queen often sees racehorses" , "Coats (anag) - racecourse" , "Where ladies wear new hats" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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