So this video occured awhile ago. 2002 to be exact. The rider made the mistake of getting two hours of sleep before the big event. This came to be a huge mistake as she was not on her A game. Luckily she escaped injury although her back does get sore from time to time to [...][...]
Posts Tagged ‘dark side of horse racing’
August 15th, 2009 - 11:52 am § in ChappyShowcase Theatre
Nate Hubbards Wild Ride
One of the most bizarre events in horse racing history occured February 3rd, 1989 at Golden Gate Fields. Apprentice jockey Nate Hubbard clipped heels with my father Tom Chapman's horse CURRENT LADY. Mr. Hubbard's horse SWEET WATER OAK stumbled causing him to lose control of the reigns. As he started[...]
