start gate
Where races begin
A start gate is a barrier or mechanism that holds competitors in position until a race begins.
In horse racing, it's the stall structure that opens simultaneously to release all horses.
In skiing, it's a wand that triggers the timing clock when the racer pushes through.
The horses loaded into the start gate.
- raceCompetition of speed
- horse racingCompetitive equine track events
- horsesLarge domesticated hoofed mammals
- jockeyProfessional race rider
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
bell · opening bell · sprint · launch · beginning · down the stretch · neck and neck · photo finish · track · lineup · pistol · blocks · chute · release · on your marks · burst · anticipation · nervous
race position
start gatefinish line
Race completion marker
finish · winner's circle · checkered flag · home stretch · end point
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