Belmont Race ( Downtown "Hottie " wins race after throwing Jockey off ) The Man was holding her down

Horse throws rider, goes on to win race at Belmont

By Jay Busbee | The Turnstile – 2 hours 39 minutes ago

 

Strike a blow for the forces of horse freedom! In the sixth race at Belmont on Wednesday, Downtown Hottie, age 6, decided she'd had quite enough of The Man holding her down, whipping her back end and telling her which way to turn and how fast to run. So she dumped his sorry behind, and as so often happens in these situations, she was the better for it, going on to win the race. Presumably she received plenty of attagirls from her fellow mares in the stable, who watched with envy as she ascended into the sunlight.

Of course, The Man had his revenge. The announcer declined to mention Downtown Hottie, the camera kept her almost completely out of view, and the final tally had her disqualified. Ain't that always the way?