Outstanding work: Cranbourne clerk rides to rescue with capture of loose horse

Kevin Wynne doesn't know what all the fuss is about. The 75-year-old clerk of the course became an overnight internet sensation after video of his pre-race heroics at Cranbourne in Victoria on Friday night went viral via Racing.com's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

In an amazing piece of horsemanship, the former jump jockey who doubles up as an outrider at the course, was able to capture loose horse Lady Belle at a full gallop on his pony before the start of the fourth race. The mare had taken off at high speed after dislodging jockey Jye McNeil and was a danger to herself, as well as fellow horses and riders.

But for Wynne, who has been clerking in Victoria for almost two decades, it was just another night at the office.

"You're out there to do a job and that it to help protect the jockeys and the horses," he said. "She [Lady Belle] came out of the mounting yard and ran straight into the running rail on the inside of the track which was where she lost the rider.

"She panicked a bit and took off a good gallop. She didn't make it easy for me and it took a couple of grabs but we got there in the end. I'm just happy everyone was okay."

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