New York regulations
Title 9 Part 4061
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9 NYCRR 4061.1 - Horse must be ready at start
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The trainer or jockey of a horse not at the post, ready to start, at the appointed time may be fined.
9 NYCRR 4061.2 - Races started by flag
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In steeplechases and hurdle races, the horses shall be started by a flag and there shall be no start until, and no recall after, the assistant starter has dropped his or her flag in answer to the flag of the starter.
9 NYCRR 4061.3 - Other methods of starting require approval
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Any other method of starting horses must have the approval of the commission.