Videos tagged with "crowds"

Victoria Jumps Horse Racing Accident 2011 - Horse Into Crowds Chaos [00:49]
Authorities yesterday confirmed, of the seven people hospitalised, a 2 1/2-year-old girl had suffered a broken collarbone after Banna Strand's terrifying leap over a 2m boundary fence. Hines said a 82-year-old woman suspected of having a broken shoulder and a 12-year-old girl suspected of having a broken foot had been discharged from hospital. Four others were discharged on the day.
Tags: Victoria, Jumps, Horse, Racing, Accident, 2011, Into, Crowds, Chaos, crash, television, german television, european television, close circuit television, sports

Didle'em gets 2nd as Christian's brother Nick Williams wins on Books Review Bonvilston [00:27]
Christian Williams brother Nick wins his second race of the day after winning the welsh point to point Grand National at Bonvilston. One of their other brothers plays Rugby for Bridgend athletic so sport is in the family! Dr Simon and Angela Clarke's Diddle'em is second at 20/1 after trying to make all.
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Race with three Greys at Bonvilston proves popular with first time racegoers! [02:36]
One of the greys, Stoneriggs Merc, wins the race at 16/1 which was nice for several families I heard who placed small bets on it! One had not been racing since Desert Orchid as they had been abroad; but had clearly enthused their children with tales of the great grey! But watch the race through to the end. The staying on odds on favourite Kisha King is pressing him after the last; so Joseph Williams gives him a slap with the whip just to keep him going to the line. Now a small minority of people- often who have little interest in Racing or knowledge of horses worry about the whip. In fact; if you watch this video the horse comes right over to my camera and you can hear the whip and see the action close up. This should alleviate any worries - as you can see there is no way that the air cushioned whip has or can hurt or damage the horse in any way. So some say 'so why have it?' Well because horses are herd animals and use their teeth to communicate. A little nip administered by one horse will move the other horse on; or out of the way. Similarly the jockey uses the whip to keep a horse straight or keep it going or move him out of danger. Thus the stimulus of that tap of the whip has the same effect - the horse knows to keep going! As you can see from the video close up; the whip causes no problems for the horse who has a thick hair coat; but it understands to keep going. After all; while the horse clearly enjoys running; he does not know where the line is. You can see also ...
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The Epsom Derby, 1st June 1910. Extract from film 11071 [01:56]
The Derby horse race at Epsom, Surrey, just to the south of London. Crowds watch horse drawn carriages arriving on the downs. Bookmaker's pitch "Frank Noble". He takes bets. Police and spectators walk by in foreground as the parade of horses and jockeys takes place in the background. Two men and look at the camera, one pointing. Horses canter down to the start. The start of the race. Rounding Tattenham Corner. The straight and run in with waiting crowds, quite a close finish.
Tags: Epsom Derby, 1910, horse racing, Tattenham Corner

History of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Harness Racing Track [03:25]
It started life in the 1960s...alternated between harness and thoroughbred racing in the 70s...attracted crowds of loyal fans throughout the 80s and 90s...and added casino excitement and most recently, prestigious national events like the Breeders Crown to what some people say is the nation's best track to race on. In this clip from the TV show 'PA HarnessWeek', we take a look back at the track's storied history through vintage photos and videos plus interviews from champion trainer Sam Beegle, leading driver George Napolitano, Jr, track officials like announcer Jim Beviglia and longtime publicist John Zimich.
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