Abstract: A foldable panel gate includes an inner panel section and an outer panel section foldable relative to one another between open and closed positions of the gate. An operating linkage controls displacement of the outer panel section relative to the inner panel section as the inner panel section is driven by a suitable drive between the open and closed positions. The linkage includes a pivotal body coupled to the inner panel section, a first connecting link pivotally coupled between the gate post and the pivotal body, and a second connecting link pivotally coupled between the pivotal body and the outer panel section to fold the outer panel section relative to the inner panel section through a range of 180 degrees as the inner panel section is driven through a range of 90 degrees between the open and closed position.

Abstract: A starter assembly which is used to provide a staggered running start for horses racing around an oval track comprises a base portion which mounts the assembly in a vehicle moving at the front of the race and a gating system comprising a central gate member which is located between a pair of corresponding gate arms. The central gate member is pivotally secured to the base portion for swinging the central gate member from a race starting position extending diagonally of the track, and after the race has started, to a ready to fold position perpendicular the track with the gate arms in line with the central gate member. The gate arms are then folded forwardly in a balanced manner at opposite ends of the central gate member.