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Somewhere to graze all the horses in a race (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

field

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'a race' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for field that I've seen before include "Area of farm land" , "See 11" , "Piece of land for crops, pasture etc" , "Area for crops/livestock" , "Flodden?" .)

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