Jockey ‘steals race’ after horse whips round and false start flag raised

A stewards inquiry was launched after a chaotic start to a bumper race in which a false start flag was raised following a horse whipping round. Despite the confusion, Dark Tide Rising went on to win the race by 15 lengths, with the jockey accused of 'stealing the race' by taking advantage of the situation. The inquiry investigated whether the result should stand given the significant advantage gained during the disputed start.