Photographers fail to get there favorite shot

[Swale84]

What the photos do show is Borel standing up before the finish. They don't show the arm pumping etc before he crossed the finish line.

Street Sense was the best horse Saturday and deserved the win and Borel is an accomplished jock. However, when are these jocks going to learn to ride the horse across the finish line, there is plenty of time for celebrating after the race.

What if he fell off before crossing the line?

[ninetoone]

actually, what is the rule there? what if the jock is coming off right at the wire?

[Swale84]

I think the rule states that the horse shall carry the full weight assigned throughout the race.

Horses have won with jocks clinging to their necks. As long as the horse is carrying them it is ok

[ninetoone]

Originally Posted by Swale84

I think the rule states that the horse shall carry the full weight assigned throughout the race.

Horses have won with jocks clinging to their necks. As long as the horse is carrying them it is ok

interesting, thanks. I've been watching for awhile & i've never seen that...last thing i remember was Stevens in the Million going down approaching the wire...scary.

[saratoga guy]

Originally Posted by ninetoone

interesting, thanks. I've been watching for awhile & i've never seen that...last thing i remember was Stevens in the Million going down approaching the wire...scary.

Pull up the replay: Prairie Meadows, April 27, Race 7...

Jock gets bumped and knocked out of the saddle coming to the wire. Hangs on across the wire. Wins on DQ.

http://www.prairiemeadows.com/racing/video/index.php

[whodey17]

Thanks for that video. Pretty amazing.

[ninetoone]

prison rules, baby