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There was turmoil at Plumpton on Monday as a dramatic incident involving a chequered flag led to nearly half the competitors in a race coming to a halt in utter confusion.
A number of hurdles were taken out of the race due to insufficient light during the 1:20 PM contest for amateur jockeys.
The race turned into a complete debacle, with some horses being pulled up for no apparent reason.
It appears that the flags were raised to inform jockeys to navigate around the hurdles.
However, some jockeys seemingly interpreted this as an indication that the race was to be halted.
This misunderstanding resulted in four horses being pulled up without justification.
Commentator Simon Holt described the situation as ‘farcical’.
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FAQ
What caused the confusion during the race at Plumpton?
The confusion was caused by flags being raised, which some jockeys misinterpreted as a signal to stop the race, leading to several horses being pulled up unnecessarily.
What did the commentator say about the incident?
Commentator Simon Holt described the chaotic scenes as ‘farcical’.
