Abby Rugg

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Name: Abby Rugg
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Sunday 15 January 2012

SWINCOMBE FLAME SIZZLES IN THE LANZAROTE HURDLE BUT KENNEDY MUST FORFEIT PRIZE MONEY


SWINCOMBE FLAME managed to win by a nostril in the Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton yesterday.

Trainer Nick Williams and jockey Will Kennedy have now won the hurdle for the second time after Swincombe Flame beat Featherbed Lane by a final stride past the winning post.

The mare did well to battle amongst the army of rivals around her and when she crept into first position, the crowd roared with delight as she was the well-backed favourite at 9/2.

Featherbed Lane, however, powered past her over the final jump, but despite a bad jump from Swincombe Flame as well as a photo finish, Kennedy brought home a winner.

But Kennedy has now been told to forfeit his prize money which he won for winning the hurdle as he was penalised for excessive use of the whip.

He also faces a seven day ban as a result.

1 comment:

  1. This is awful if that is the case. That was a fantastic exciting finish by both horses and the kind of race that not only stirred the cheering crowd but is a good advert for racing seeing two determined jocks trying to achieve the victory!
    Seems strange to me that they are hammering people who are trying their best to win more than non triers?

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