What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stole tiny amount to get to sporting event (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "sporting event". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BOA (synonym="type of scarf=") + TRACE (synonym="tiny amount") = BOATRACE; definition: "sporting event" The answer is BOATRACE.

Stole tiny amount to get to sporting event (4,4)

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