NYRA gate crew

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Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

I'm not sure what the guy was supposed to do...from the head on it looked like the gate opened - the horse reared up and brushed his leg while she was up on her hind legs...no real place for him to go at that point - if the horse breaks cleanly it's not even a discussion....Personally I don't agree with the call

If you look as his hand, I don't think he let go of the bridle quick enough when the gates opened and while holding it, may have caused the horse to rear. If that is the case, she should be a non starter.

I really have no clue, but the "non-starter" problem has happened more times in 3+ weeks than I have ever seen at a track.