--- title: Blog (2) description: News and topical updates from Steriline Racing (2) --- Contact Steriline Racing: [+61 8 8398 3133](tel:+61-8-8398-3133) or [email us](https://www.sterilineracing.com/contact-us/) - - [![Steriline Racing](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Steriline_December2019/images/logo-normal.png?width=800&height=90&name=logo-normal.png "Steriline Racing")](https://www.sterilineracing.com/) [![Steriline Racing](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Steriline_December2019/images/sterlinie-mobile-logo.png?width=770&height=120&name=sterlinie-mobile-logo.png "Steriline Racing")](https://www.sterilineracing.com/) - [Home](https://www.sterilineracing.com/) - [Racing Products](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/) - [Starting Gates](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/starting-gates/) - [Greyhound Starting Boxes](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/greyhound-boxes/) - [Winning Posts](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/winning-posts/) - [Fencing](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/fencing/) - [Training Gates](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/training-gates/) - [Running Rails](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/running-rails/) - [Towers](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/towers/) - [Greyhound Safety Rail](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/greyhound-safety-rail/) - [Dog Racing Lures](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/dog-racing-lure/) - [Recalls & Warning Systems](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/recalls-and-warning-systems/) - [Custom Products](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/custom-products/) - [Parts & Service](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/parts-service/) - [Global Leader](https://www.sterilineracing.com/global-leader/) - [Our Track Record](https://www.sterilineracing.com/global-leader/our-track-record/) - [Blog](https://blog.sterilineracing.com) - [About Us](https://www.sterilineracing.com/about-steriline-racing/) - [Meet the Team](https://www.sterilineracing.com/about-steriline-racing/who-we-are/) - [Contact Us](https://www.sterilineracing.com/contact-us/) - [Home](https://www.sterilineracing.com/) - [Racing Products](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/) - [Starting Gates](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/starting-gates/) - [Greyhound Starting Boxes](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/greyhound-boxes/) - [Winning Posts](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/winning-posts/) - [Fencing](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/fencing/) - [Training Gates](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/training-gates/) - [Running Rails](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/running-rails/) - [Towers](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/towers/) - [Greyhound Safety Rail](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/greyhound-safety-rail/) - [Dog Racing Lures](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/dog-racing-lure/) - [Recalls & Warning Systems](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/recalls-and-warning-systems/) - [Custom Products](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/custom-products/) - [Parts & Service](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/parts-service/) - [Global Leader](https://www.sterilineracing.com/global-leader/) - [Our Track Record](https://www.sterilineracing.com/global-leader/our-track-record/) - [Blog](https://blog.sterilineracing.com) - [About Us](https://www.sterilineracing.com/about-steriline-racing/) - [Meet the Team](https://www.sterilineracing.com/about-steriline-racing/who-we-are/) - [Contact Us](https://www.sterilineracing.com/contact-us/) # Blog ![Training Gates from Steriline Racing](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/training%20gates/training%20gate.jpeg?width=538&name=training%20gate.jpeg) # [Why a Training Gate is often more important than a Starting Gate](https://info.sterilineracing.com/why-a-training-gate-is-often-more-important-than-a-starting-gate) - On July 1, 2020 Gate training is part of race training. Before a horse can ever race, it must earn its "gate card" -- in other words, the horse must first prove in training that it will load, \[…\] [Read More](https://info.sterilineracing.com/why-a-training-gate-is-often-more-important-than-a-starting-gate) ![Increased viewers and punters during COVID-19](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-05-20%20at%204.04.58%20pm.png?width=538&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-05-20%20at%204.04.58%20pm.png) # [Increased viewers and punters during COVID-19](https://info.sterilineracing.com/increased-viewers-and-punters-during-covid-19) - On May 19, 2020 The current restrictions on sports around the globe have created an increase in racing engagement. While the physical spectators at the tracks are gone there has been a spiked \[…\] [Read More](https://info.sterilineracing.com/increased-viewers-and-punters-during-covid-19) ![Barrier Attendant Safety Step](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Barrier%20Attendant%20Safety%20Step%20Down%20and%20Back.png?width=538&name=Barrier%20Attendant%20Safety%20Step%20Down%20and%20Back.png) # [Barrier Attendant Safety Step - simple but effective innovation](https://info.sterilineracing.com/barrier-attendant-safety-step-simple-but-effective-innovation) - On May 7, 2020 Pakenham Racing Club in south-east Victoria, Australia, was asked by their barrier attendants (handlers) to improve the safety and ergonomics of their current starting gate. \[…\] [Read More](https://info.sterilineracing.com/barrier-attendant-safety-step-simple-but-effective-innovation) ![](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-photo-1125062.jpeg?width=538&name=pexels-photo-1125062.jpeg) # [COVID-19 Notice from Steriline Racing](https://info.sterilineracing.com/covid-19-notice-from-steriline-racing) - On April 1, 2020 The escalating COVID-19 coronavirus situation has fast become a top focus for our industry as we continually assess the potential operational and supply-chain implications of an \[…\] [Read More](https://info.sterilineracing.com/covid-19-notice-from-steriline-racing) ![](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20%20stall%20starting%20gate%20-%20Randwick.jpg?width=538&name=20%20stall%20starting%20gate%20-%20Randwick.jpg) # [Maintenance Processes for Racing Gates](https://info.sterilineracing.com/monthly-six-monthly-maintenance-processes-for-racing-gates) - On March 11, 2020 Steriline Racing’s starting gates are known for their longevity, reliability and resilience to all kinds of conditions in horse racing. However, all products with moving parts \[…\] [Read More](https://info.sterilineracing.com/monthly-six-monthly-maintenance-processes-for-racing-gates) ![](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/4%20stall%20training%20gate%20Conghua%20snip.jpg?width=538&name=4%20stall%20training%20gate%20Conghua%20snip.jpg) # [Pre-Race Starting Gate Checklist](https://info.sterilineracing.com/pre-race-starting-gate-checklist) - On February 28, 2020 A well-run race day starts with a well-maintained starting gate, no matter the size of your event. No racetrack wants to run into any preventable challenges that may pop up on the \[…\] [Read More](https://info.sterilineracing.com/pre-race-starting-gate-checklist) ![](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kentucky%20Derby%20Banner%20(1).png?width=538&name=Kentucky%20Derby%20Banner%20(1).png) # [Steriline exhibiting at the Asian Racing Conference 2020](https://info.sterilineracing.com/asian-racing-conference-2020) - On February 14, 2020 Unlocking Potential: ARC 2020 The 38th annual Asian Racing Conference is just around the corner. This year it is being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South \[…\] [Read More](https://info.sterilineracing.com/asian-racing-conference-2020) ![](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO-Kentucky-Derby-146-2020.jpg?width=538&name=LOGO-Kentucky-Derby-146-2020.jpg) # [Churchill Downs to Debut New Steriline Gate for 146th Kentucky Derby](https://info.sterilineracing.com/churchill-downs-to-debut-new-steriline-gate-for-146th-kentucky-derby) - On February 11, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Churchill Downs Racetrack has entered into an agreement with the global leader in starting gates Steriline Racing to design and construct a new custom-made, 20-stall \[…\] [Read More](https://info.sterilineracing.com/churchill-downs-to-debut-new-steriline-gate-for-146th-kentucky-derby) ![](https://info.sterilineracing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4%20stall%20training%20gate%20Conghua%20snip.jpg?width=538&name=4%20stall%20training%20gate%20Conghua%20snip.jpg) # [5 Essentials that make a Modern Racing Gate](https://info.sterilineracing.com/5-essentials-that-make-a-modern-racing-gate) - On January 17, 2020 Technology in horse racing has to continue to improve to ensure the safety of its horses and jockeys. 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