C-72.1, r. 4 - Rules respecting Standardbred horse races held at a professional race track

Section 268 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

268. Before the official start of the race is given, a driver shall:

(1)  bring his horse into position behind the starting gate;

(2)  place his horse behind the starting gate in its assigned position;

(3)  maintain his horse in position behind the starting gate;

(4)  prevent his horse from scoring ahead of the starting gate;

(5)  drive his horse so as to prevent it from changing position before reaching the starting line;

(6)  avoid hindering another driver or another horse behind the starting gate.

Decision 90-09-19, s. 268.