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The newspaper reported: “The trio were standing on the other side of obstacle, two with their backs to the action, when one spotted the approaching horses and riders in the 2m½f novice hurdle. “Startled into life the three men quickly darted away from the hurdle as the runners, led by the Jonathan Moore-ridden Cillians Charm, approached the flight.“Fortunately, there was nothing more than red faces suffered by the groundstaff as they made it to safety with moments to spare.”
The stewards' report read:"An inquiry was held to consider the circumstances surrounding why three members of the groundstaff were on the racing line on the landing side of the second hurdle."The clerk of the course was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident after which a report was forwarded to the head office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration.
The Charlie Longsdon-trained Rare Edition went on to win the race and extend his winning record under rules to three at
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