starting gate
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LOUSVILLE, Ky. — Another day, another change in the Kentucky Derby field, with this one adding another Southern California horse to the starting gate.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 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
In challenging conditions, with a lower starting gate due to poor weather and visibility, in the number six bib, Vonn was on form from start to finish.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
On the track, he fought savagely in the starting gate and sulked his way through races, sometimes trailing the field from start to finish.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
