What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sporting list at ground is feature of a race? (8,6)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SPORTING + LIST + AT = STARTINGPISTOL The answer is STARTINGPISTOL.

Sporting list at ground is feature of a race? (8,6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16983 | 26 Across | 2022-12-06 flower