PUNTERS were left raging at this racing ‘s*** show’ – which saw jockeys swerve round a CAR parked in the middle of the track.
In scarcely believable scenes, the white vehicle appeared stranded just yards before a fence at Craon racecourse in France.
Seven horses and their riders were forced into evasive action in the 2m4f chase.
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And fortunately no one was injured in the bizarre flashpoint.
But it still was not exactly clear how the car came to end in such a dangerous position.
It’s usual for several vehicles to follow jockeys round a track.
These can include the compulsory ambulances and cars carrying camera equipment.
But a rail separating the racetrack from the outside of inside of the course is usually enough to keep a safe distance between cars and horses.
One viewer left stunned by what he had seen said: “Complete incompetence. Someone needs to be held accountable for this s*** show.”
While another said: “I’ve seen a lot of things in French racing, but a car parked in front of a fence is a new one.
“Thank goodness nobody was hurt there at Craon.”
Other races around the world have seen their fair share of bizarre obstacles.
One infamous moment at Dundalk saw two randy rabbits going at it as horses charged towards them at 40mph.
While a racegoer in New Zealand risked his life by running into the middle of the track, forcing a huge field to swerve round him.
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