Cryptic crossword clue
Fresh holes constructed for the equine race 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HORSEFLESH

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "the equine race" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the equine race = horseflesh.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HORSEFLESH mean?

HORSEFLESH noun
  1. The flesh of a horse; horse meat.
  2. Horses collectively, with reference to driving, riding, or racing.
  3. A species of Bahama mahogany, Lysiloma sabicu and Lysiloma latisiliquum.
HORSEFLESH adjective
  1. Of the colour of horseflesh; of a peculiar reddish-brown hue.

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