{"data":{"id":"us-va/11vac10-140-170","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"11VAC10-140-170","heading":"Fair start","body":"If a door on the starting gate fails to open, a horse is inadvertently loaded into an incorrect post position, or otherwise fails to obtain a fair start, then the starter shall immediately report the circumstances to the stewards. In these circumstances, the stewards shall:\n\n1. Post the \"inquiry\" sign on the infield results board;\n\n2. Advise the public through the public address system and any other appropriate means to hold all mutuel tickets;\n\n3. Make a determination of whether the horse obtained a fair start after consulting with the starter, other appropriate persons and reviewing the video tape recordings of the race; and\n\n4. If the stewards determine that a horse did not obtain a fair start, they may order a refund on any or all of the portions wagered upon the horse; however, the horse shall be entitled to any purse money earned by its finish in the race.","path":["Title 11. Gaming","Agency 10. Virginia Racing Commission","Chapter 140. Flat Racing","Part III. Starting a Race"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title11/agency10/chapter140/section170/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:49:45Z","sha256":"15ac6dc84c0475f6b8855dffecb875c0efd4aa4daef032bf249891907e9e3f0f","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/11vac10-140-160","next":"us-va/11vac10-140-180"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}