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Record that's broken at end of race (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tape

This clue is a double definition.

'record' is the first definition.
(taping record is a kind of recording)

'that's broken at end of race' is the second definition.
(the winner of a race runs through tape)

(Other definitions for tape that I've seen before include "Adhesive --; red --" , "Record - broken by the winner" , "that race winner may break" , "Binder" , "Record; finishing line" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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