Features | 2nd February 2018
Every now and again we see some unusual sights at the races whether it be horses heading home to the paddock mid-race, jockeys easing up before the finish-line and losing the race, or racegoers getting up to some shenanigans after a few too many drinks.
However, it’s even rarer to see animals other than our equine friends on the racecourse, sometimes it’s a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and for others it’s simply the case of joining in the fun. Here’s our seven favourite moments of animals on the race track.
One from the archives. Dog thinks he’s a racehorse and a pretty good one at that! pic.twitter.com/QUV6qef6US
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 10, 2015
Roo wouldn’t read about it… 🇦🇺
Who remembers the Hanging Rock meeting on #AustraliaDay in 2011? @ricmacracing @Country_Racing pic.twitter.com/MzmAo3sh07
— Racing.com (@Racing) January 25, 2018
Daredevil deer on the loose at @NewcastleRaces! pic.twitter.com/PBByvNN0xH
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) January 31, 2018
A close call for this winged participant at @SouthwellRaces! pic.twitter.com/1cFaJuHW5i
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) December 29, 2017
Stewards inquiry? #BarkDeTriomphe 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/sE3g8e8JWO
— Beverley Racecourse (@Beverley_Races) August 1, 2017