Racecourse Staff Run to Safety to Avoid Collision with Runners During Race

Horse racing panic as terrified staff forced to flee to avoid being trampled

Two groundstaff members were forced to take evasive action during a race at Hereford.

Racecourse staff almost struck by oncoming horses in dramatic near miss

Two groundsmen narrowly escaped disaster as they were forced to take avoiding action from oncoming horses during a race at Hereford Racecourse.The incident occurred during the first race of the day with a 3m1f handicap chase being contested by four horses.After the field had finished a circuit, two men were standing in the middle of the course, just metres away from the landing side of the third to last fence.The pair were carrying pitchforks to…

Racecourse staff run to safety to avoid collision with runners during race

Two members of the team at Hereford had to flee, leaving a pitchfork behind, after carrying out repairs while the first race was taking place