Watch: Jockey falls off horse just ahead of finish line
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Drama at @Southwell_Races! pic.twitter.com/KocotuJZyt
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) October 3, 2017
Jockey Bridget Andrews lost in heartbreaking fashion Tuesday at Southwell Racecourse in England.
Andrews was well on her way to victory on Stick To The Plan when her foot slipped out of the stirrup, sending her falling to the ground mere feet before the finish line.
£50,000 was matched at 1.01 on the exchanges on Stick To The Plan at @Southwell_Races... pic.twitter.com/7ZPoLGYn30
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) October 3, 2017
Fortunately for some bettors who had Stick To The Plan winning the race, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power agreed to pay out anyway:
We are paying out on 'Stick To The Plan' as a winner in the 4.20 at Southwell after the rider was unseated when in the lead near the line!
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) October 3, 2017
- With h/t to Extra Mustard