Colin Phillips
At the Start
Watching the racing from sunny Thurles the thought crossed my mind that I can't remember fences not being jumped through low sun in Ireland. Is that perception correct?
Low sun?
- Thread starter Colin Phillips
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Very rarely happens but then there aren't that many racecourses that operate during the winter so the chances would always be good that they would get away with it. I'm surprised a few of the non-triers haven't used it as an excuse after they bolt up the next time....."sorry steward but the last day I was travelling well until the sun got in my eyes, the horse was fine but I had to pull him up coz I couldn't see how close I was getting to the leaders"
granger
Senior Jockey
I remember it at Gowran either last year or year before. Agreed its a much rarer occurence
Gav's Delight fell at Leopardstown many years ago at the first fence past the stands because the sun got in his eyes (according to his subsequent press conference). The fence was rebuilt to be at a different angle for future meetings, although I think it was also vandalised, possibly by someone who took the even money.
I thought I'd share that with you.
I thought I'd share that with you.