An errant golfer left jockeys stunned by walking into the path of their horses midway through today's $125,000 Great Northern Steeplechase at Ellerslie. The errant golfer strays onto the track during the race. Photo / Kenton WrightThe golfer reacted about 50m before the horses got to him and all jockeys were able to avoid him. Ellerslie is New Zealand's most famous racecourse and has not only the shortened golf course but a driving range inside the actual track the horses race on. Respected race commentator George Simon was less forgiving, labelling the lost golfer an "absolute dickhead," in his call of the race.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 17, 2020 05:02 UTC