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

"When I think back on my crash, I didn't stand in the starting gate unaware of the potential consequences. I knew what I was doing. I chose to take a risk," she added.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Days earlier, Shiffrin left the starting gate in the women’s team combined skiing event with the U.S. in first place after a brilliant downhill from teammate Breezy Johnson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Vonn crashed just 13 seconds after leaving the starting gate, losing control and falling hard on the course.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

At the starting gate before a race in 1931, he issued his declaration of independence.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand