The race was to be started, the horses obediently headed for the pits. But then came a shocking moment that graduated from a horror scene. Jockey Buick was sitting still on his stallion Blue Trail when another horse rose in the side box and hit Buick in the head. He was shaken after a heavy collision and was clearly not ready to start the race.
–
No wonder the Blue Trail finally set off without a driver. “Gentlemen. I’ve never seen that before, “legendary American jockey Steve Cauthen marveled at the unprecedented incident.
–