Section 11.04.01.270 - STARTING GATEAll horse races must utilize a starting gate approved by the Racing Commission, except that with permission of the Board of Stewards a race may be started with or without a gate. When the starting gate is used, it must be placed on the track at the direction of the Starter.
01.Training Hours. Racing Associations must make at least one (1) starting gate and qualified starting gate personnel available for schooling during designated training hours.02.Backup Equipment. If a race is started at a place other than in a chute, the Racing Association must provide and maintain in good operating condition backup equipment for moving the starting gate. The backup equipment must be immediately available to replace the primary moving equipment in the event of failure.Idaho Admin. Code r. 11.04.01.270