he would continue to drive, mainly because of the loose horses, the competitive spirit will cause them to run, and keep them occupied/out of the way of the accident/recovery scene
There's a lot of comments from people who know nothing about racing. Realize you can watch hundreds and hundreds of races and never see a spill or injury of any sort. You come across footage of a famous accident or a large-scale one like this and you can hardly contain your inane uninformed (even nasty) comments. Stick with what you know, or acquaint yourself with the topic before you speak.
i have to say the announcer handled the situation really well. gave info concerning the downed drivers and loose horses quickly, efficiently, and calmly. not many people would be able to do that.
Welcome to New York: "We have drivers down! We have horses loose! The quarter was 31 and 1." We all know thoroughbred jockeys are risking it all. These poor drivers have horses AND flying sulkies to contend with, Wow.
The driver of the one single remaining horse tried pulling back but once a stampede is in effect and one driver remains a red light won't make a difference I think.
Got to agree. Safest place would have been to go to the paddock ASAP. Ironically, the driver of the sole finisher is the son of the driver whose horse went down.
he could have stopped, but its a tough situation, if you stop and the race was not ruled a no contest, you just cost the owner of that horse thousands.
Your saying it is not a sport and its dangerous for the horses but they enjoy it most of the time a trainer cant get the horse to retire because it loves racing.
Fortunately none of the horses were seriously injured. However, lots of broken bones amongst the drivers. I'm not sure why the one driver contd at racing speed, dangerous, as race was called. And where were the outriders?
He can't stop and i'm fairly certain that at this point this race was declared a no contest by the judges, and bets were refunded. This is the one thing you *never* want to see regardless.
I don't think horses are get killed every day but I can now see your point. I like horse races too but I think it's as dangerous as showjumping or dressage. Like the one guy up there wrote no one died. We can get broken bones, horses may get some injuries but they are usually very tiny problems. People know nothing about horse sports and they come here to say these things just because they believe everything what they see. They don't think it like us who have been working with horses whole life
alot of the time the horses are still "green" or too young..this high speed gate is not too great ona horses bones. It causes soreness and even bone fractures. sometimes the people racing the horses, will push a horse too far. I dont see a huge problem with horse racing.. but people need to understand the horse.. and respect it. I think racing would be alot more fun and competitive to see, if the horses were not pushed so hard..yes they love to run.. some are just not ready. :)
A no contest should be automatic in Harness racing any time one horse falls down. I have seen many of them and there is no need to continue with a race after an accident.
Why is anything a sport? I know so many sports which are more dangerous than any horse sport but because of this kind of accidents people goes crazy. I'm a dressage rider, showjumping rider and still, I was almost get kill on swimming race. And I wasn't a bad swimmer at all. If you think this is dangerous you should think about sport like motorbike driving or free diving. Or just jogging which is by the way as dangerous as horse riding if you have everything what you need when you ride.
Thoroubreds and standardbreds have been raced from a walking start, But thoroughbreds use a starting gate, and so do standardbreds. It makes for a more fair start.
Okay, so what would you propose he'd done...pull up without the judge's say-so and get fined? Also keep this in mind, drivers in harness racing get paid next to nothing if they don't place at all. So put the broad brush back in the tool box. By the way, you need to actually brush up on what happens in situations like these instead of shooting off at the mouth, it's a bad look.
Why the fuck is the driver not pulling up his horse? Seriously what purpose does it serve to continue riding around the track when there are loose horses and drivers injured? I really hope the driver was reprimanded and fined for their stupidity.
Because he had to. He has to finish the race or he'd be fined, although this will probably be listed as no contest. What do you want him to do, pull up and stop the other horses? He can't. Research more on racing before making a stupid comment.
Everyone involved with the barbaric spectacle known as horse racing is a MONSTER who deserves to be tortured worse than the animals are already being abused !
you do realize they only show u the bad stuff, have you ever seen how spoiled they are and these horses are athletes just like human athletes there can be accidents, these horses love to run trust me ive owned both Thoroughbred and standardbreds, I respect you dont like racing but please educate yourself before hurling such ridiculous insults at those that actually know the sport
This is the most exciting thing the announcer has ever witnessed being a commentator for horse racing
he would continue to drive, mainly because of the loose horses, the competitive spirit will cause them to run, and keep them occupied/out of the way of the accident/recovery scene
There's a lot of comments from people who know nothing about racing. Realize you can watch hundreds and hundreds of races and never see a spill or injury of any sort. You come across footage of a famous accident or a large-scale one like this and you can hardly contain your inane uninformed (even nasty) comments.
Stick with what you know, or acquaint yourself with the topic before you speak.
well said.
i have to say the announcer handled the situation really well. gave info concerning the downed drivers and loose horses quickly, efficiently, and calmly. not many people would be able to do that.
I busted out laughing when he said "This race isn't even necessary, because we only have one driver on a horse." xD
Worst race call and should have been fired
I bet the one driver left with the loose horses in front of him was probably like *"Dafuq?!'*
It's the first time I see the narrator is more interested in the accident than in the race and no mentionning 'hold all tickets".
Welcome to New York: "We have drivers down! We have horses loose! The quarter was 31 and 1."
We all know thoroughbred jockeys are risking it all. These poor drivers have horses AND flying sulkies to contend with, Wow.
Really does the other guy notice that there are no racers to challenge him after they just got mangled?
The driver of the one single remaining horse tried pulling back but once a stampede is in effect and one driver remains a red light won't make a difference I think.
yeah thanks for the upload; went to rewatch it and it is already unavailable. Father was there but he was playing slots at the time.
I didn't even notice all but one driver was on a horse!!! I've never, ever, ever seen a buggy behind a horse, with no driver! Let alone 3!
thanks for putting up the video but it was over-edited.
That one horse was like..I'm free!
Who was the driver who was motionless on track?
God love the horse that never broke his pace. :D
Got to agree. Safest place would have been to go to the paddock ASAP. Ironically, the driver of the sole finisher is the son of the driver whose horse went down.
what did happen wih the horse in the first place?
Smart move keeping those loose horses ahead of himself
"The quarter was 31 and 1"
Of course I understand continuing to drive but at racing speed?
He drove him in hand, a 2:11 mile is not racing speed.
In the description, you spelled 2013 wrong
who won?
he could have stopped, but its a tough situation, if you stop and the race was not ruled a no contest, you just cost the owner of that horse thousands.
Your saying it is not a sport and its dangerous for the horses but they enjoy it most of the time a trainer cant get the horse to retire because it loves racing.
I assume this was a no race??
Fortunately none of the horses were seriously injured. However, lots of broken bones amongst the drivers. I'm not sure why the one driver contd at racing speed, dangerous, as race was called. And where were the outriders?
Just a guess, the horse was spooked and wanted to run. It's better to let them burn off the scare than try to corral them and someone gets hurt.
Who the hell would want to sit in that position, right behind a horse's buttocks?
did he win?
Why he still racing? ? Hes nows gonna be a void race😣😣
Probs cant stop
He can't stop and i'm fairly certain that at this point this race was declared a no contest by the judges, and bets were refunded. This is the one thing you *never* want to see regardless.
Can a driverless horse win?
No
I don't think horses are get killed every day but I can now see your point. I like horse races too but I think it's as dangerous as showjumping or dressage. Like the one guy up there wrote no one died. We can get broken bones, horses may get some injuries but they are usually very tiny problems. People know nothing about horse sports and they come here to say these things just because they believe everything what they see. They don't think it like us who have been working with horses whole life
alot of the time the horses are still "green" or too young..this high speed gate is not too great ona horses bones. It causes soreness and even bone fractures. sometimes the people racing the horses, will push a horse too far. I dont see a huge problem with horse racing.. but people need to understand the horse.. and respect it. I think racing would be alot more fun and competitive to see, if the horses were not pushed so hard..yes they love to run.. some are just not ready. :)
he didn't cause it i don't think..and the horse would of been spooked..may a swell let it run than spook it more. by people slowing it down.
0:38 we are in accident
Looks like horse has eight legs,, maybe bad camera
A no contest should be automatic in Harness racing any time one horse falls down. I have seen many of them and there is no need to continue with a race after an accident.
1 driver stayed... It looked like the guy who stayed out of the crash was the guy who started it
It´s so sad that some of the horses without "drivers" keep running as if they were still racing. Poor things.
Freedisch Wallin isHFtd
Awesome
Why is anything a sport? I know so many sports which are more dangerous than any horse sport but because of this kind of accidents people goes crazy. I'm a dressage rider, showjumping rider and still, I was almost get kill on swimming race. And I wasn't a bad swimmer at all. If you think this is dangerous you should think about sport like motorbike driving or free diving. Or just jogging which is by the way as dangerous as horse riding if you have everything what you need when you ride.
Horse's legs COLLAPSE at 0:34
Why no shit? Horses alone can be lethal let alone horses with carriages.
Who needs the drivers? The horses do better on their own.
once again??????????????????
frank marsbars meaning he said it before, he was reminding everyone of the accident. Dumb oblivious people
because that's what they are called
oh my Lord, that was a horrible accident !! I usually prefer turf racing but stumbled upon this....soo sad
1:20 - so this wasn't the first time! Why is this still a sport?
Exploding Cabbage what a dumb question. 6 years later and I’m guessing you’re still deluded?
xD The horse without a driver is faster :D
Wtf is this
Howard Oil "Get the ambulances out there.....LOL
This should have been declared a no race.
Learn the rules before commenting
Not so horrific... just an accident. ... aaayayayyy.... nothing else.
*Such...not suck....unless...NVM
Is he announcing through a potato?
The commentator sounds like the guy from the honey badger video
Howard Oil gives the opening quarter time,,,,,and then says theres only 1 horse in the race,,,,,LOL
Cirkus
Horse racing is considered a sport but when the horses need a truck to even start the race, it's really pushing it
Thoroubreds and standardbreds have been raced from a walking start, But thoroughbreds use a starting gate, and so do standardbreds. It makes for a more fair start.
win place show
Some people will bet on anything. This is proof.
Not a sport? take all of the athletes from all of the other sports and less then a handful would be remotely successful.
The things we put animals through.
Boku yedi jokey
Agreed \/
Gosh the loud speaker man is very annoying.. no offense.
THE MONGELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ftw bitches XD
Lol
i love this
Haha
hahahhahahahahahahahaa good.
jdjdof
This is not a sport !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good. Better the jockey than the horse.
This only happend in US..
Hardly. Plenty of videos here on UA-cam of standardbred racing accidents in Australia as well.
and in canada.
the dude thats comentating this says: we have drivers down! i dnt belive its possible to drive a horse..
What do you think they're doing then?
That driver that kept going takes the cake for moron of the century.Talk about greed personified.
Okay, so what would you propose he'd done...pull up without the judge's say-so and get fined? Also keep this in mind, drivers in harness racing get paid next to nothing if they don't place at all. So put the broad brush back in the tool box. By the way, you need to actually brush up on what happens in situations like these instead of shooting off at the mouth, it's a bad look.
This is such a stupid sport.....
Why the fuck is the driver not pulling up his horse? Seriously what purpose does it serve to continue riding around the track when there are loose horses and drivers injured? I really hope the driver was reprimanded and fined for their stupidity.
Because he had to. He has to finish the race or he'd be fined, although this will probably be listed as no contest. What do you want him to do, pull up and stop the other horses? He can't. Research more on racing before making a stupid comment.
I guess short men have a dream of becoming jockey's lol.
he called them "drivers". BwahahahHahHahHah
Everyone involved with the barbaric spectacle known as horse racing is a MONSTER who deserves to be tortured worse than the animals are already being abused !
you do realize they only show u the bad stuff, have you ever seen how spoiled they are and these horses are athletes just like human athletes there can be accidents, these horses love to run trust me ive owned both Thoroughbred and standardbreds, I respect you dont like racing but please educate yourself before hurling such ridiculous insults at those that actually know the sport
Atheist because of Evidence dude shut the fuck up you don't know anything about harness racing
Atheist because of Evidence bitch.
I don't know how people can watch horses het hurt and killed like this and still support racing. Sociopaths I guess.
That one stupid as driver kept going. Smfh 🤦🏿♂️
Gary Booker he wouldve gotten fined if he stopped
Thanks I don’t realize that joe mama
Who won?
The one at two to five.