Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part VIII - State Horse Racing Commission
Subpart D - Standardbred Rules of Racing (Harness)
Chapter 205 - RULES OF STANDARDBRED RACING-TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
STARTING OF HORSES
Section 205.374 - Speed of gate
Universal Citation: 7 PA Code ยง 205.374
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Allowing sufficient time so that the speed of the gate can be increased gradually the following minimum speeds will be maintained.
(1) For the first 1/8 mile, not less than 11 miles per hour.
(2) For the next 1/16 of a mile not less than 18 miles per hour.
(3) From that point to the starting point, the speed will be gradually increased to the maximum speed.
(4) When the speed has been reached in the course of a start there shall be no decrease except in the case of a recall.
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