Hugh Bowman has headed off a stewards' claim that alleged he failed to ride Speeding To Win (2nd) out to the line in the shadows of the post in the Merimbula Bay Handicap at Randwick. Bowman says the horse 'shied at something' and he lost the race because he pulled up. Bowman lost his balance in the incident. He told stewards: 'He must have shifted a little because I've lost my balance...I've knocked off three strides out and by the time I get my balance back the race is over." Stewards con
Hugh Bowman has headed off a stewards' claim that alleged he failed to ride Speeding To Win (2nd) out to the line in the shadows of the post in the Merimbula Bay Handicap at Randwick. Bowman says the horse 'shied at something' and he lost the race because he pulled up. Bowman lost his balance in the incident. He told stewards: 'He must have shifted a little because I've lost my balance...I've knocked off three strides out and by the time I get my balance back the race is over." Stewards considered the evidence behind closed doors for some time before telling Bowman he would not be charged. 'We're satisfied your actions were not unreasonable,' chief stipe Ray Murrihy said.