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Maybe look for some second hand frames? That way you can get people to mark it as a gift and it won't get stung for import duty.
Holdsworth looks decent for the money and the geo's good.
You're about the same height as me. I run a 57 with a 140mm stem. The really good sprinters find that long stems flex, but unless you're putting out 1800w you probably wouldn't notice it. Handling-wise, I prefer having a long stem on the track. Much more stable and it's not like you're cornering!