starting gate
Example Sentences
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Of the 95 horses who have run in the Kentucky Derby in the past five years, only 13 entered the starting gate for the Preakness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Street was at the starting gate of the Olimpia delle Tofane course for Sunday’s coverage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
"Standing in the starting gate yesterday was an incredible feeling that I will never forget. Knowing I stood there having a chance to win was a victory in and of itself."
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
Vonn crashed just 13 seconds after leaving the starting gate, losing control and falling hard on the course.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2026
On May 11 Smith began the third phase of starting gate instruction.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
