Chaos at Wolverhampton races as ‘one in a million’ incident sees nine of 11 runners withdrawn from race

THERE was chaos at Wolverhapton races after a mass false start saw nine of 11 runners withdrawn.

In bizarre scenes at the 8.30pm, all horses burst out the stalls but the yellow flag was waved for a false start.

@AtTheRacesA false start was called and the yellow flag was waved[/caption]

@AtTheRacesJockeys had trouble stopping their horse and many carried on until the end[/caption]

25-1 Rose Fandango was the winner

However, the jockeys couldn’t stop their horses and most carried on all the way until the finish line.

With just two runners left, 25-1 Rose Fandango was victorious.

6-1 A Pint of Bear came in second.

Absolute Dream, Carry on Aitch, Gordonstoun, Kimifive and Mudlahhim all completed the course after the waving of the flag and were withdrawn.

Oriental Spirit, Port Noir, Ravenglass and Swiss Rowe all pulled up but were also withdrawn.

Winning jockey Rossa Ryan called it in a “one in a million event”.

And racing commentator and Sun Racing columnist Matt Chapman labelled it “extraordinary”.

The broadcaster shouted down the microphone “stop, stop, stop” as the chaos unfolded.

Fans found it hilarious, with one commenting: “Elite Chapman moment.”

Others watched on is disbelief, saying: “Absolute shambles.”

Another added: “Well that was embarrassing.”

After sealing victory, winning jockey Ryan revealed he believed there was a malfunction between the start button being pushed and the lids on the stalls not opening.

He said: “I was lucky because I could only just about hear the whistle and the lads were roaring behind me to pull up.

“Luckily, mine pulled up and to be honest, I didn’t quite know the rule that if you pass the line you’re out.”

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