Chaos at Wolverhampton races as ‘one in a million’ incident sees nine of 11 runners withdrawn from race
THERE was chaos at Wolverhapton races after a mass false start saw nine of 11 runners withdrawn.
In bizarre scenes at the 8.30pm, all horses burst out the stalls but the yellow flag was waved for a false start.
However, the jockeys couldn’t stop their horses and most carried on all the way until the finish line.
With just two runners left, 25-1 Rose Fandango was victorious.
6-1 A Pint of Bear came in second.
Absolute Dream, Carry on Aitch, Gordonstoun, Kimifive and Mudlahhim all completed the course after the waving of the flag and were withdrawn.
Oriental Spirit, Port Noir, Ravenglass and Swiss Rowe all pulled up but were also withdrawn.
Winning jockey Rossa Ryan called it in a “one in a million event”.
And racing commentator and Sun Racing columnist Matt Chapman labelled it “extraordinary”.
The broadcaster shouted down the microphone “stop, stop, stop” as the chaos unfolded.
Fans found it hilarious, with one commenting: “Elite Chapman moment.”
Others watched on is disbelief, saying: “Absolute shambles.”
Another added: “Well that was embarrassing.”
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