A jockey has hit back after a racing fan questioned her lack of effort on a gambled runner.
Stephanie Thornton took to social media to explain the ride on Campai, who shot clear in a race at Sunshine Coast, Australia. Several lengths ahead on the home turn in the Independent Liquor Group Benchmark 65 Handicap, backers sensed a nice win.
As the other riders started to push away on their mounts, Thornton was yet to ask the three-year-old filly a question. The female jockey started to nudge slightly as the pack closed and then overtook the fancied horse.
