THERE was chaos at Plumpton on Monday as a chequered flag drama saw almost half the runners in a race stop in total confusion.
A number of hurdles were dolled off due to low light in the 1.20pm contest for amateur jockeys.
It is believed the flags were being flown to alert jockeys to race round the hurdles.
But some, it appeared, took that as a sign the race was to be stopped.
What it meant was four horses were pulled up for, really, no reason at all.
Commentator Simon Holt described the scenes as ‘farcical’.
More to follow.
FREE BETS – GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS
Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chases their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
- Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- Gamble Aware – www.gambleaware.org
Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
