Void race drama at Epsom There was drama in the Totepool Supporting The Sport You Love Handicap at a rain-drenched Epsom as the runners completed the full five furlongs despite a false start having been called. The riders appeared not to notice the flag man on the track and the race carried on, with the George Baker-trained Humidor passing the post first in the hands of James Doyle. A stewards inquiry was immediately called, which resulted in the race being voided. The stewards interviewed Doyle and fellow riders Ryan Moore, Sam James, Paul Hanagan, David Probert, Kieran ONeill, Daniel Muscutt and Martin Lane. The officials found that ONeills mount Taurus Twins had anticipated the start, breaking open its gate and beginning the race in advance of the others. A false start was immediately called and it was reported that the advance flag operator initially took several steps to his right before waving the recall flag. The riders said the advance flag operator was out of their line of sight having moved to his right, particularly in the poor visibility conditions, and because of this continued on in the race. Evidence was taken from the advance flag man, who confirmed he had moved several steps to his right prior to waving his flag and that he had not blown his whistle as required. As the operating procedures were not followed by the advance flag operator, the stewards decided that no action would be taken against the riders. A report was forwarded to the British Horseracing Authority. sportinglife
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:56:30 +0000
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