Per Kentucky statute, firsttime entrants will not be allowed to race unless they have logged three official workouts, one of which must be from the starting gate This rule ensures that the horse can load, wait, and break cleanly in a race A poor start can not only affect their individual chances but can also interfere with the rest of the field Final approval of the horse's readiness is made by the gate crew, and some horsesThis premiere event venue with its breathtaking views and inspired décor, is beauty perfected In addition to a dazzling chandeliered grand ballroom with butlered food service, The Starting Gate offers an expansive deck, unrivaled sunsets, a picturesque wedding garden, and a thoughtfully appointed wedding suite Learn More (413) 566 5158 Drawing inside has been such a disadvantage that Ferdinand in 1986 was the only horse in the last 56 runnings of the Derby to win from post No 1 The new gate will not eliminate traffic to the inside, but it will create more room to operate "Normally where the gate sits, the tires on the starting gate are where the '1' path is
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