Horse racing fans think stunning win shows ‘everyone’s been racing wrong all these years’
Horse racing fans were left staggered after some extraordinary tactics saw Jack Hyde lead from start to finish to win at Newcastle on Tuesday.
The five-year-old gelding, ridden by amateur jockey and owner John Reddington, set a strong pace from the off and his opponents just watched as the 100-30 outsider built a lead of over 50 lengths entering the turn.
Understandably Jack Hyde slowed towards the finish during the bumper race on the card, but still won by 15 lengths ahead of Paddy Elvis in second while champion jockey Brian Hughes finished fourth on 7-4 favourite Slugger.
The incredible race tactics used by Hyde resulted in racing fans believing that ‘everyone’s been racing wrong all these years’.
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Some fans said that they had been intrigued by what would happen if a horse went at full pace from the start. @BFCliam92 said: “Always wanted to see what would happen if a horse went at it like this. Turns out everyone’s been racing wrong all these years.”
Some said that similar tactics had also previously worked. @jok1r added: “I remember Tom Sharp doing something similar (not as far as this mind!) many years ago. Nearly ran down by Ballydurrow at the line.”
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Commentator Derek Thompson was also impressed with the manner of the Open Maiden National Hunt Flat victory. He said: “Look at this, this is incredible. I’ve never seen a horse so far clear! He must be 50 lengths clear. Jack Hyde is 50 lengths clear of the 13 other horses in this opener. And there’s not far to go.
“He is still galloping. Where are the others? They’re not even in camera shot. This is a marvellous win and a great ride from the owner and jockey John Reddington.”
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Journalist Ric Chapman also believed the tactic should be used again, he tweeted: “Astonishing ride. Magnificent call. Such a game racehorse too. More jocks should let their mounts go. Reminded me of the great tearaways like Scotch And dry, Black Tetra even Vo Rogue. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it!
However, other fans believed that Reddington’s opposing jockeys should face a ban for allowing the winner to have such a lead. @OldManWinter999 added: “Were the other jockeys asleep for half the race?”
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