Record finish of race (4)
I believe the answer is:
tape
This clue might be a double definition.
'record' is the first definition.
(taping record is a kind of recording)
'finish of race' is the second 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?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tape that I've seen before include "The finish line" , "Measure" , "Band" , "Ribbon" , "Common medium for recording" .)