On Monday, December 9, 2024, a racehorse participating in the Virgin Bet Christmas Jumper Day in Scotland knocked its rider off his feet before escaping through the city streets for more than 4 km.
A 10-year-old racehorse, Rufio, caused an unexpected incident during the final race of the Virgin Bet Christmas Jumper Day at 3.15pm on Monday, reports Telegraph.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000Shortly after the start, he unseated his rider, Lucy Brown, who escaped unhurt, before running away from Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland and running for around four kilometres through the surrounding streets.
Safely intercepted
Wearing bib number 7, Rufio managed to bypass the vigilance of the stewards and cross a permanent external barrier. The horse was eventually safely intercepted without causing any damage thanks to the intervention of a member of the public after coming to a halt near a traffic area, according to race director Rory Innes.
“A horse unseated its rider during the last race and made its way off the track. This is an extremely rare occurrence “, explained the spokesman of the racecourse to Telegraph.
Rufio was able to to be brought back safely to the racecourse by ground staff.