An owner has demanded action from Ascot and racing’s ruling body to ensure the scenes of fighting which have marred the past two Saturdays will not be repeated at the Royal meeting next month. “Racetracks need to invest in more robust security measures, which may even mean paying for a more significant police presence,” Lincoln told the Guardian. Also at last year’s Royal week an unidentified racegoer threw a plastic pint glass full of beer at the jockey Andrea Atzeni as he rode to the start. “There are always things to learn after a raceday,” said the track’s Ashley Morton-Hunte, “and we will be reviewing everything and putting appropriate measures in place for Royal Ascot next month. “Our annual preparation for Royal Ascot includes a scenario session, which will take place this week, as planned.

Source: The Guardian May 13, 2018 17:07 UTC